blimp
/blimp/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish word for airship (blimp) is blimp. Wiktionary also lists dirigible no rígido.
Meaning: airship (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| blimp | /blimp/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| dirigible no rígido | /diɾixible no ɾixido/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
This noun refers to a blimp or non-rigid airship.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the word Zeppelin is sometimes used to refer to a blimp-like aircraft. In Argentina, the word aerostato is sometimes used to describe a blimp.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word blimp is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/blimp/
Did you know?
- While blimp is used in technical contexts, many Spanish speakers will call any airship a Zeppelin, regardless of whether the structure is actually rigid or non-rigid.
- In Spanish, the term aerostato is an umbrella term that covers everything from a modern blimp to a traditional hot air balloon.
- The word rígido used in 'dirigible no rígido' shares the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'stiff'.
Examples in context
- El dirigible sobrevolaba majestuosamente la ciudad.The blimp majestically flew over the city.
- El zeppelin surcaba el cielo de la ciudad.The blimp was sailing through the city's sky.
- El aerostato flotaba en el aire durante el evento.The blimp floated in the air during the event.
- El majestuoso dirigible se destacaba en el cielo despejado.The majestic blimp stood out in the clear sky.
- Los globos publicitarios aumentan la visibilidad de las marcas durante eventos.Advertising blimps increase brand visibility during events.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at the sky during a festival.
- JavierMira, Sofía, hay un blimp allí arriba.Look, Sofía, there is a blimp up there.
- SofíaEs increíble, ¡es enorme!It's incredible, it is huge!
- JavierCreo que el blimp lleva publicidad.I think the blimp is carrying an advertisement.
- SofíaTienes razón, Javier, se ve desde aquí.You are right, Javier, it can be seen from here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blimp” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries no, rígido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
