Inklingo

helicóptero

eh-lee-KOP-teh-roh/eliˈkopteɾo/

helicóptero means helicopter in Spanish (aircraft).

helicopter

Also: chopper
NounmA1
A simple red helicopter with spinning rotors is flying high against a bright blue sky.

📝 In Action

Vimos un helicóptero de rescate volando sobre las montañas.

A2

We saw a rescue helicopter flying over the mountains.

El ruido del helicóptero es muy fuerte.

A1

The sound of the helicopter is very loud.

Pilotar un helicóptero requiere mucha práctica.

B1

Piloting a helicopter requires a lot of practice.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • pilotar un helicópteroto pilot a helicopter
  • aterrizaje de helicópterohelicopter landing
  • plataforma para helicópteroshelipad (helicopter platform)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "helicóptero" in Spanish:

helicopter

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: helicóptero

Question 1 of 2

Which word is needed to complete the sentence: 'El _________ aterrizó en el techo del hospital.'

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👥 Word Family
aeronave(aircraft)Noun
piloto(pilot)Noun
ala(wing)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
pterodáctiloortóptero
📚 Etymology

This word comes from two ancient Greek roots. The first part, 'helico-,' comes from 'hélix,' meaning 'spiral' or 'turning.' The second part, '-ptero,' comes from 'pterón,' meaning 'wing.' So, the word literally describes a machine with 'spiral wings.'

First recorded: 19th century (in its modern French/English form, adapted into Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: helicopterFrench: hélicoptère

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'helicóptero' have a short, informal version in Spanish?

Yes, in some regions, you might hear the informal shortened version 'heli,' similar to how English speakers sometimes say 'chopper.' However, 'helicóptero' is by far the most common term.