chopper

BrE /ˈtʃɒpə/ AmE /ˈtʃɑːpər/

noun en → es

1 HELICOPTER [singular] B2

a small military or civilian helicopter, especially one used for rescue operations.

helicóptero, helicóptero de rescate

Collocations rescue chopper

  • The rescue chopper arrived at the scene of the accident.

    El helicóptero de rescate llegó al lugar del accidente.

2 CUTTING TOOL [singular] B1

a tool or machine with a sharp blade for cutting meat, vegetables, etc.

cuchillo de picar, machacador, cortador

Collocations meat chopper

  • Use the meat chopper to cut up the beef.

    Utiliza el cortador de carne para picar la res.

3 SLANG [singular] C1

(informal) a person who is very aggressive or violent, especially in fighting.

persona agresiva, peleador

Collocations chopper fight

  • He's a real chopper in the boxing ring.

    Es un verdadero peleador en el cuadrilátero de boxeo.

4 SLANG [singular] B2

(informal) a motorcycle, especially one with a powerful engine and a racing style.

motocicleta potente, moto de carreras

Collocations chopper bike

  • He rides a chopper to work every day.

    Conduce una moto de carreras al trabajo todos los días.

5 COOKING [singular] C1

(British English) a person who prepares food in a restaurant or kitchen, especially one who is responsible for cutting and preparing meat.

carnicero, cocinero de carne

Collocations chopper's knife

  • The chopper was busy slicing the meat.

    El carnicero estaba ocupado cortando la carne.

6 SLANG [singular] C1

(informal) a person who is very enthusiastic or energetic about something, especially in sports.

entusiasta, apasionado

Collocations chopper for the game

  • She's a real chopper when it comes to soccer.

    Ella es una verdadera apasionada cuando se trata de fútbol.

7 SLANG [singular] C1

(informal) a person who is very skilled or experienced in something, especially in sports.

experto, profesional

Collocations chopper at the sport

  • He's a chopper when it comes to basketball.

    Es un experto cuando se trata de baloncesto.

8 SLANG [singular] C1

(informal) a person who is very talkative or loud, especially in social situations.

charlatán, hablador

Collocations chopper at the party

  • He's a real chopper in social settings.

    Es un verdadero charlatán en las situaciones sociales.