helicopter

BrE /ˈhɛlɪkɒptə/ AmE /ˈhɛlɪkɑːptər/

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1 AIRCRAFT [noun] B1

a type of aircraft that has a large spinning blade on top and can fly vertically, hover in the air, and move sideways.

helicóptero

Collocations helicopter rescue · helicopter ride

  • The helicopter landed on the roof.

    El helicóptero aterrizó en el techo.

2 SERVICE [noun] B2

a service provided by helicopters, especially for rescue or transport purposes.

servicio de helicóptero

Collocations helicopter evacuation · helicopter service

  • The hospital offers a helicopter emergency service.

    El hospital ofrece un servicio de emergencia en helicóptero.