Spanish word

paracaidismo

Pronunciation

IPA/paɾakaiˈðismo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounskydiving

Example

¿Has probado el paracaidismo alguna vez?

Have you ever tried skydiving?

Illustration for paracaidismo (skydiving)

More examples

No me atrevo a hacer paracaidismo.

I don't dare to go skydiving.

Core concept

A jumper leaping from an airplane and descending under a parachute.

Common phrases

  • hacer paracaidismo en tándem

    go tandem skydiving

  • miedo al paracaidismo

    fear of skydiving

Similar words

paracaídas: Fabric canopy that opens during descent to slow a person's fall.
paracaidista: Person who jumps from a plane and descends using a parachute.
caída libre: Free fall before parachute opening, falling rapidly through the air.
parapente: Gliding on a lightweight fabric wing and harness while riding air currents.

Definition in Spanish

Actividad que implica saltar desde una altura y descender con un paracaídas, practicada tanto como deporte como experiencia turística.

Word origin

From Spanish paracaída (from French parachute) plus the noun-forming suffix -ismo, naming the act or practice of descending by parachute.

Usage tips

  • Used as an uncountable activity noun and normally paired with hacer or practicar (hacer paracaidismo, practicar paracaidismo) rather than with an indefinite article.

Related words

  • paracaidistaparachutistnoun

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