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How to Say "fuselage" in Spanish

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cuerpo

/KWER-po//'kweɾpo/

NounB1General
Use 'cuerpo' when referring to the main structural body or frame of an airplane, emphasizing its function as the central component that houses passengers and cargo.
A simple illustration focusing on the large wooden body (the main section) of an acoustic guitar, separated from the neck.

Examples

El cuerpo del avión fue diseñado para ser aerodinámico.

The body of the airplane was designed to be aerodynamic.

El cuerpo del artículo explica la idea principal.

The body of the article explains the main idea.

El cuerpo de la guitarra es de madera de arce.

The body of the guitar is made of maple wood.

casco

/kás-koh//ˈkasko/

NounB1General
While 'casco' primarily means 'hull' (for boats) or 'helmet', it can be used for the fuselage of an airplane, though this is less common and might sound slightly archaic or poetic.
The large, curved, blue wooden hull of a simplified sailing ship floating in calm blue water.

Examples

El casco del avión resistió las duras condiciones climáticas.

The fuselage of the airplane withstood the harsh weather conditions.

El casco del barco necesita reparación después de la tormenta.

The ship's hull needs repair after the storm.

Pintaron el casco del yate de color azul brillante.

They painted the yacht's hull a bright blue color.

Confusing 'Cuerpo' and 'Casco'

Learners often mistakenly use 'casco' for airplane fuselages because it translates to 'hull' for ships. However, 'cuerpo' is the more direct and common term for the main body of an aircraft. Reserve 'casco' for its primary meaning related to boats or protective gear.

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