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masculine
/eliˈkopteɾo/
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Translation
helicopter
Word origin
From Greek helix ('spiral') and pteron ('wing'), by way of French hélicoptère. The same roots give English 'helix' and 'pterodactyl'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- helix + pteron
- English cognates
- helix, pterodactyl
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralhelicópteros
Examples
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The helicopter landed on the roof of the hospital.
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From the helicopter you could see the whole city.
excursionistas .
A helicopter rescued the lost hikers.
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Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
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The noise of the helicopter woke us up at dawn.
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