drone
/ˈdɾo.ni/masculine
The English phrase 'drone' is translated into Portuguese as drone.
The word drone refers to an unmanned aircraft. If you need a more formal term, you can use aeronave não tripulada to mean unmanned aerial vehicle.
Meaning: unmanned aircraft (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of drone is drones.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈdɾo.ni/.
Did you know?
- If you use the term drone to refer to a person performing a boring task, a Portuguese speaker might not understand you, as that metaphorical use is not common in Portuguese.
- The term vigia is sometimes used in Portuguese military contexts to describe the function of a drone, rather than the machine itself.
- While drone is common in conversation, the Brazilian government and aviation authorities use the acronym RPA, which stands for Remotely Piloted Aircraft.
Examples in context
- Tom comprou um drone.Tom bought a drone.This sentence shows how to use drone in a simple sentence about a purchase.Tatoeba #4878513 by bill, translation #4880021 by bill
- Um entusiasta de drones senegalês tem trabalhado com drones tanto no sector da fotografia como no da saúde há anos.A Senegalese drone enthusiast has been working with drones both in the photography and health sectors for years.This sentence demonstrates how the word drone is used in a professional context.Tatoeba #11487847 by Cangarejo, translation #11487845 by Cangarejo
- Um drone à prova de água está a ser utilizado por cientistas australianos para recolher o muco nasal valiosíssimo das baleias migratórias.A water-proof drone is being used by Australian scientists to collect the highly-treasured nasal mucus of migrating whales.This sentence illustrates how a drone can be used by scientists for data collection.Tatoeba #11062530 by Cangarejo, translation #11062529 by Cangarejo
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Example conversation
Rodrigo and Camila are discussing a new hobby outdoors.
- RodrigoEu quero comprar um drone novo.I want to buy a new drone.
- CamilaO drone é muito caro hoje em dia.Drones are very expensive these days.
- RodrigoMas você pode tirar fotos incríveis com ele.But you can take incredible photos with it.
- CamilaÉ verdade, a visão aérea é fantástica.It's true, the aerial view is fantastic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drone” translations and entries drone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
