dron
“dron” means “drone” in Spanish (an unmanned aircraft or flying robot).
drone
Also: UAV
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Mi hermano tiene un dron con cámara.
A1My brother has a drone with a camera.
Es divertido volar un dron en el parque.
A2It is fun to fly a drone in the park.
La policía usa drones para vigilar el tráfico.
B1The police use drones to monitor traffic.
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Quick Quiz: dron
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How do you say 'the drones' (plural) in Spanish?
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Adapted into Spanish from the English word 'drone', which originally referred to a male bee and the humming sound it makes.
First recorded: 21st century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dron' a real Spanish word or just slang?
It is a real, official Spanish word recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE).
Why isn't there an accent mark on 'dron'?
Spanish words that have only one syllable usually don't need an accent mark unless they could be confused with another word.
Do I use 'el' or 'la' with 'dron'?
Use 'el'. It is a masculine word: 'el dron'.