🇪🇸 Spanish

piloto

Did you know? This word is a cognate — it looks similar in English and has the same meaning. Cognates are usually easier to remember!
masculine

el piloto

pilot

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piloto
/el piˈloto/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say piloto in Spanish?

IPA
/el piˈloto/

How do you pronounce piloto in Spanish?

piloto is pronounced /el piˈloto/ in Spanish.

Example sentences

El piloto experimentado aterrizó el avión con seguridad.

The experienced pilot landed the plane safely.

El piloto nuevo fue asignado a nuestro equipo el lunes pasado.

The new pilot was assigned to our team last Monday.

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Why is it masculine?

Piloto is masculine in Spanish. It derives from Italian "pilota," which comes from Greek "pēdon" (rudder/oar). The word follows the Spanish masculine ending "-o," which is the standard masculine singular form for occupational nouns. While "pilota" exists in some contexts (particularly in the Basque sport jai alai), "piloto" is the standard masculine form used for pilots of all genders in modern Spanish.

What is the Spanish word for pilot?

The Spanish word for pilot is el piloto — masculine.

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