Spanish Conversation · Level 95
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Spanish word
hélice
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈeliθe/
Meaning
- feminine nounpropeller
Example
El avión no puede volar porque se rompió la hélice.
The airplane cannot fly because the propeller broke.
More examples
El dron perdió una hélice durante el vuelo.
The drone lost a propeller during the flight.
Core concept
Screw-shaped blades that rotate to push air or water.
Common phrases
la hélice del dron
drone propeller
la hélice del avión
airplane propeller
reparar la hélice
repair the propeller
Similar words
aspa: Single blade or vane that rotates to generate airflow or thrust in a fan or similar device.
pala: Flat, paddle-like plate that moves or redirects water or air when pushed or turned.
Definition in Spanish
Parte compuesta por palas con forma helicoidal que, al girar, empuja el aire o el agua para propulsar una máquina o vehículo.
Word origin
Borrowed from French hélice and ultimately from Greek ἕλιξ (helix) meaning 'spiral', the term names a spiral-shaped blade assembly that produces thrust when turned.
Usage tips
- Hélice normally refers to an airplane or boat propeller; fan blades are called aspas and a helicopter's rotating wings are usually called rotor.
Other meanings
- helixnoun