Spanish Conversation · Level 18
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Spanish word
piloto
Pronunciation
IPA/piˈloto/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)pilot
Example
El piloto habló con los pasajeros.
The pilot spoke with the passengers.
More examples
El piloto confirmó el plan de vuelo.
The pilot confirmed the flight plan.
Core concept
Licensed operator of aircraft and other specialized vehicles.
Common phrases
piloto de aerolínea
airline pilot
piloto de helicóptero
helicopter pilot
Similar words
conductor: Driver of cars, buses, or other road vehicles.
capitán: Flight crew member holding final responsibility for a plane's operation and safety.
maquinista: Operator of a locomotive engine who runs and controls trains on the rail network.
Definition in Spanish
Persona autorizada y formada para pilotar aeronaves u otros vehículos especializados, que suele tener licencia profesional.
Word origin
The Spanish piloto comes from medieval Latin pilota via Italian and French, originally meaning helmsman and later extended to skilled operators of complex vehicles.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish piloto can refer to a motorsport driver or an airplane pilot, and for an ordinary car driver Spanish prefers conductor or chofer.
Other meanings
- racing drivernoun
Related words
- pilotearpilotverb