El hélice
Example: El hélice del avión gira muy rápido durante el vuelo.
Definition
"El hélice" refers to the rotating blade or set of blades on an aircraft that generates thrust by spinning rapidly, enabling the plane to move forward during flight. It is a crucial component in many types of airplanes, especially propeller-driven ones.
Etymology
The word "hélice" comes from the Greek word 'helix,' meaning spiral or coil. It entered Spanish through Latin 'helice,' retaining the idea of a spiral shape, which perfectly describes the twisting blades of a propeller. Did you know? The concept of helices has fascinated people since ancient times, inspiring everything from screws to airplane propellers.
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"El hélice" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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