How to Say "to hover" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to hover” is “planear” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
staying in the air over one spot
Examples
El águila planeaba sobre las montañas buscando comida.
The eagle was soaring over the mountains looking for food.
El avión apagó los motores y empezó a planear.
The plane turned off its engines and began to glide.
Aviation Meaning
This word is related to 'plano' (flat). Think of a bird keeping its wings flat and level to stay in the air without flapping.
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