pilot in Portuguese

pilot in Portuguese is prático, piloto, pilotar — pilot means a person who operates the controls of an aircraft.

pilot in Portuguese

prático

noun

A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.

piloto

noun

(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.

pilotar

verb

(transitive) To control (an aircraft or watercraft).

What does "pilot" mean?

noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
"The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow."
noun A person who guides ships through a difficult or unfamiliar stretch of water, such as a harbour.
"A local pilot boarded the tanker to guide it into port."
noun A trial episode produced to test whether a TV series should be made.
"The network ordered a full season after the pilot tested well with audiences."
verb To fly or steer a vehicle, or to test something out before a full rollout.
"She has piloted small planes since she was eighteen."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

pilot in a sentence

The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow.
The pilot asked the passengers to fasten their seatbelts before the plane hit turbulence.
A local pilot boarded the tanker to guide it into port.
Only a harbour pilot knows where the sandbanks shift in this narrow channel.

Similar words in Portuguese

aviator buffer fly navigate

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pilot" in Portuguese?

"pilot" in Portuguese is prático, piloto, pilotar. pilot means: A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.

How do you use "pilot" in a sentence?

Example: "The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow." In Portuguese, "pilot" is prático, piloto, pilotar.

Are there other ways to say "pilot" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "pilot": prático, piloto, pilotar.

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