paracaidas (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "paracaídas" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

Transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet: /paɾaˈkai̯ðas/

Translation Options into English

• parachute
• parachutes (plural form)

Meaning and Usage

"Paracaídas" refers to a device used for slowing down the motion of an object through the atmosphere by creating drag or lift. In a polytechnical context, it commonly refers to the equipment used in skydiving or aerial delivery.

• They are frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in technical descriptions or discussions involving aerospace technology and safety measures.
• The use of the word is quite common in technical literature, aviation discussions, and recreational contexts relating to skydiving.

Example Sentences

1. El paracaídas se abrirá automáticamente a una altitud determinada.
   The parachute will open automatically at a certain altitude.

2. Los estudiantes de ingeniería están diseñando un nuevo modelo de paracaídas.
   The engineering students are designing a new model of parachute.

3. Es fundamental revisar el paracaídas antes de cada salto.
   It is essential to inspect the parachute before every jump.

Idiomatic Expressions

Although "paracaídas" is not commonly found in many idiomatic expressions, its root and concept can appear in various contexts, especially metaphorical uses related to safety and emergency solutions.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

1. El proyecto es como un paracaídas: necesitas tener algo en qué aterrizar si fallas.
   The project is like a parachute: you need something to land on if you fail.

2. Siempre lleva un paracaídas cuando tomas riesgos en tu negocio.
   Always have a parachute when you take risks in your business.

3. Es bueno tener un paracaídas financiero en tiempos de incertidumbre.
   It’s good to have a financial parachute in times of uncertainty.

4. Su estrategia de marketing es un paracaídas que lo protege de la competencia.
   His marketing strategy is a parachute that protects him from the competition.

Etymology

The word "paracaídas" comes from Spanish "para" meaning "against" or "to protect" and "caídas," which is the plural of "caída" meaning "fall." Its literal translation can be understood as "against falls."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - "Despliegue" (deployment, though it is more general) - "Trampolín" (if referring to a device to aid jumping, although more oriented towards jumping rather than falling safely)

Antonyms: - "Accidente" (accident; in a context where the parachute is designed to prevent accidents related to falls) - "Caída" (fall; literally the event that a parachute is designed to prevent from being harmful)