English–Spanish
“jet engine” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/reakˈtoɾ/
Example
El avión no pudo despegar porque el reactor estaba dañado.
The plane could not take off because the jet engine was damaged.
How to say “jet engine” in Spanish
“Jet engine” in Spanish is reactor.
Engine that propels an aircraft by expelling gases rearward.
Example sentences with reactor
Los pasajeros notaron un ruido fuerte en el reactor.
Passengers noticed a loud noise in the jet engine.
Tips for using reactor
- English 'reactor' commonly evokes nuclear plants, so Spanish speakers outside aviation often say motor a reacción, motor, or turbina to refer to a jet engine.