El piloto
Example: El piloto aterrizó el avión con mucha habilidad.
Definition
"El piloto" refers to the person who operates and controls the flight of an aircraft. This individual is responsible for navigating, managing the plane's systems, and ensuring the safety of passengers and crew during a flight.
Etymology
The word "el piloto" comes from the Spanish language, derived from the Italian 'pilota' and the Greek 'pēdon,' meaning 'rudder' or 'steering oar.' This origin reflects the pilot's role as the one who steers or guides a vessel, originally a ship, and later extended to aircraft.
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"El piloto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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