How to Say "Gliding" in Portuguese

planar

/plaˈna(ʁ)/

The English word gliding is translated into Portuguese as planar.

The term planar is used as a noun to refer to the hobby, sport or the act of flying a glider.

Meaning: hobby, sport, or act of flying a glider (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Portugal, the term asa delta is typically used specifically to indicate gliding in a hang-glider.

/plaˈna(ʁ)/

While planar describes the movement, the pilot of a glider is called a piloto de voo a vela. This translates literally to 'sail flight pilot', treating the air like the wind in a sailing ship.
The word planar is used not only for aircraft but also to describe the specific way birds of prey fly without flapping their wings.
In Brazil, you might hear the term voo livre used to describe the entire category of non-powered aviation, which includes both gliding and hang gliding.

Adoro planar no céu azul.
I love gliding in the blue sky.
Gosto de voar em asa delta aos finais de semana.
I enjoy flying in a hang-glider on weekends.
Vamos dar um voo de asa delta na montanha mais tarde?
Shall we take a hang-glider flight in the mountains later?
Sábado é o dia perfeito para voo livre.
Saturday is the perfect day for gliding.
Gostaria de vir comigo dar um voo de asa delta?
Would you like to come with me for a hang-glider flight?
Meu voo de planador foi incrível!
My glider flight was incredible!
Guimarães é conhecida por ser uma excelente cidade para voo livre.
Guimarães is known for being an excellent city for gliding.

Beatriz and Gabriel are talking about their hobbies.

Beatriz

Gabriel, você gosta de esportes radicais?
Gabriel, do you like extreme sports?
Gabriel

Sim, eu sou apaixonado por planar.
Yes, I am passionate about gliding.
Beatriz

Parece assustador, mas deve ser lindo!
It seems scary, but it must be beautiful!
Gabriel

É a melhor sensação do mundo.
It is the best feeling in the world.

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