How to Say "helmsman" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “helmsman” is “piloto” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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NounA2
person steering a ship
Examples
El piloto anunció que el vuelo se retrasaría.
The pilot announced that the flight would be delayed.
Mi hermana quiere ser piloto de aviones comerciales.
My sister wants to be a commercial airplane pilot.
El barco necesita un piloto para navegar en aguas peligrosas.
The ship needs a pilot (local expert) to navigate in dangerous waters.
Gender Usage Tip
Even when referring to a woman, the word often keeps the 'o' ending: 'la piloto.' However, 'la pilota' is also increasingly accepted, especially in Latin America.
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