ornitóptero
/oɾnitobteɾo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English word 'ornithopter' is translated into Spanish as ornitóptero.
ornitóptero is a masculine noun used to describe an aircraft that flaps its wings.
Meaning: aircraft that flaps its wings (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, ornitópteros, you add -s to the end of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾnitobteɾo/
Did you know?
- Leonardo da Vinci's early designs for an ornitóptero are frequently discussed in Spanish art history as examples of ingenio, a term meaning both 'ingenuity' and 'mechanical device'.
- Because ornitóptero is so rare in daily speech, using it in a casual conversation in Spain or Latin America will almost always be perceived as a sign of an extremely formal or academic vocabulary.
- The suffix -ptero in ornitóptero is the same root found in pterodáctilo, the prehistoric flying reptile.
Examples in context
- El ornitóptero es un invento fascinante.The ornithopter is a fascinating invention.
- Diseñaron un ornitóptero de madera.They designed a wooden ornithopter.
- ¿Viste aquel ornitóptero en el museo?Did you see that ornithopter in the museum?
Example conversation
At an aviation museum, María and Javier are looking at a model.
- MaríaMira ese ornitóptero, es increíble.Look at that ornithopter, it is incredible.
- JavierSí, el ornitóptero parece muy real.Yes, the ornithopter looks very real.
- María¿Crees que un ornitóptero puede volar?Do you think an ornithopter can fly?
- JavierTal vez, pero es muy complejo.Maybe, but it is very complex.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ornithopter” 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.
