Accordhelicóptero
el helicóptero
helicopter
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How do you say helicóptero in Spanish?
How do you pronounce helicóptero in Spanish?
helicóptero is pronounced /el eliˈkopteɾo/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El helicóptero militar fue reparado por los técnicos especializados.
The military helicopter was repaired by the specialized technicians.
El helicóptero nuevo llegó completamente equipado con sistemas avanzados.
The new helicopter arrived fully equipped with advanced systems.
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Why is it masculine?
Helicóptero is masculine. While the word does derive from Greek roots "helix" (spiral) and "pteron" (wing), the masculine gender in Spanish is primarily due to the -o ending, which is the standard masculine singular ending in Spanish. The word was adapted into Spanish as a masculine noun following productive Spanish morphology patterns rather than through direct inheritance of Latin gender.
What is the Spanish word for helicopter?
The Spanish word for helicopter is el helicóptero — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portuguese | helicóptero | o | masculine |
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