How to Say "helicopter" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “helicopter” is “helicóptero” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
aircraft
Examples
Vimos un helicóptero de rescate volando sobre las montañas.
We saw a rescue helicopter flying over the mountains.
El ruido del helicóptero es muy fuerte.
The sound of the helicopter is very loud.
Pilotar un helicóptero requiere mucha práctica.
Piloting a helicopter requires a lot of practice.
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though it ends in '-o', this word is masculine. Remember to use the masculine articles: 'el helicóptero' (the helicopter) and 'un helicóptero' (a helicopter).
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “La helicóptero”
Correction: El helicóptero. The word is masculine, even though it is a long, multi-syllable word.
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