Noun
/weɪk ˈtʌbəlɛns/
"Wake turbulence" refers to the disturbance in the atmosphere that occurs behind an aircraft as it moves through the air. This phenomenon is primarily caused by the rotating vortices created by the wings of an aircraft, particularly during takeoff and landing. Wake turbulence can pose a risk to following aircraft, especially smaller ones, as it may lead to loss of control or a sudden change in altitude.
The term "wake turbulence" is primarily used in aviation and meteorology contexts and is more prevalent in written technical documentation, safety manuals, and aviation training materials. However, it is also used in oral communication among pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation professionals.
(El piloto fue informado de que debía mantener una distancia segura del avión más grande para evitar la turbulencia de estela.)
Ground control issued a warning about the wake turbulence conditions due to the recent arrivals of heavy jets.
(El control terrestre emitió una advertencia sobre las condiciones de turbulencia de estela debido a la llegada reciente de jets pesados.)
During training, the importance of recognizing wake turbulence was emphasized to the student pilots.
Although "wake turbulence" is a specific technical term and not commonly found in idiomatic phrases, the theme of "turbulence" or "wake" can be associated with a variety of idiomatic expressions related to disruption or disturbance.
(Después de la fusión, la empresa experimentó algo de turbulencia en sus operaciones.)
The project went smoothly at first, but then they hit a patch of wake turbulence when funding issues arose.
(El proyecto fue sin problemas al principio, pero luego encontraron un área de turbulencia cuando surgieron problemas de financiación.)
The wake of turbulence left by their decision impacted the entire team.
The term "wake" originates from Old Norse "vaka," meaning to be awake or to remain alert. "Turbulence" comes from the Latin "turbulentus," which means "to be in disorder." The compound term "wake turbulence" essentially refers to the disordered air left behind by an aircraft.