helicóptero
helicopter
A helicopter is a type of aircraft that uses rotating wings, called rotors, to fly. It can take off and land vertically, which makes it versatile and very useful, especially in emergencies and difficult terrains where a regular plane cannot function.
Example sentences using: helicóptero
El helicóptero está volando
The helicopter is flying
This sentence demonstrates the use of the verb 'está volando', which is the present progressive tense that denotes ongoing actions. 'Helicóptero' is the subject of the sentence.
El helicóptero es rápido
The helicopter is fast
This sentence is used to describe the characteristics (speed) of the noun 'helicóptero'. 'Es' is used for permanent characteristics.
El helicóptero es de la policía
The helicopter belongs to the police
This sentence shows possession. 'De la' translates directly to 'of the', but in English is often better translated as 'belongs to'.
Veo un helicóptero en el cielo
I see a helicopter in the sky
This sentence gives a useful context to 'helicóptero' with preposition 'en', means 'in' or 'at'
Carlitos quiere volar un helicóptero
Carlitos wants to fly a helicopter
This sentence demonstrates how to express desires (wants) and involves the use of the infinitive verb 'volar', meaning to fly.
Mi padre trabaja en un helicóptero
My father works on a helicopter
In this sentence, the preposition 'en' is used to denote the place where an action is undertaken: 'on a helicopter'.
Piloto de helicóptero es un trabajo peligroso
Helicopter pilot is a dangerous job
It's a declarative sentence that shows how to use 'helicóptero' as part of a compound noun: 'piloto de helicóptero'.
Subir al helicóptero ahora
Get on the helicopter now
This sentence is an imperative or command form instructing someone to get on board the helicopter immediately.
Sobre el helicóptero vuela un pájaro
A bird flies over the helicopter
This sentence is used to demonstrate position in relation to the helicopter using the preposition 'sobre', translates as 'over'.
El helicóptero aterriza suavemente
The helicopter lands gently
The sentence shows how 'helicóptero' can be used as the subject of a sentence with a descriptive adverb 'suavemente' or 'gently'.