Pilot in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

normal speech: pee-LOH-toh

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piloto info.

Tips to remember the word “piloto”:
– The word “piloto” looks and sounds very similar to the English word “pilot,” with the addition of the letter “o” at the end, which is a common ending for masculine nouns in Spanish.
– Think of the phrase “auto piloto” which refers to “autopilot” in English. The “piloto” part directly refers to “pilot.”
– Associate the word “piloto” with someone flying an “avión” (airplane) to connect the meaning in Spanish.

Explanations:
– “Piloto” in Spanish means “pilot” in English, referring to someone who operates the controls of an aircraft.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Aviador” is another term used for “pilot” in Spanish, though it’s less common and can also mean “aviator” in a broader sense, including aspects of aviation beyond just flying.

Alternate meanings/slang:
– “Piloto” can also refer to a “test” or “trial” version, such as a pilot program or study – “programa piloto.”
– In some countries, “piloto” can be a slang term for someone who is skilled or proficient at something, similar to calling someone an “ace” in English.
– In some regions, “piloto” may be used colloquially to indicate the driver of a car, although “conductor” is more commonly used for drivers.

Examples of sentences using “piloto”:
– “Mi hermano quiere ser piloto de avión comercial.” (My brother wants to be a commercial airplane pilot.)
– “Ella es la piloto que ganó la carrera de Fórmula 1.” (She is the pilot who won the Formula 1 race.)
– “El proyecto piloto tuvo mucho éxito y se expandirá a nivel nacional.” (The pilot project was very successful and will be expanded nationally.)
– “Cuando se enciende la luz del piloto, sabes que el horno está caliente.” (When the pilot light goes on, you know the oven is hot.) [Here “luz del piloto” refers to a “pilot light,” indicating the operation of an appliance.]

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