How to Say “Paraglider” in Spanish

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parapente
/paɾaˈpente/
The Spanish word for paraglider can be translated as parapente.
In Spanish, the word is used to refer to the sport or the equipment itself. For example, in Spain, the term parapentismo is used to describe the activity or the sport of paragliding.
Meaning: one who paraglides (noun)

Which one should you use?

While parapente refers to the equipment or the general concept, parapentista is the specific term used to describe the person who performs the sport.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, the specific term parapentismo is used to denote the sport or activity of paragliding.

How do you pronounce it?

/paɾaˈpente/

What mistakes should you avoid?

English speakers often mistakenly use parapente to refer to the person performing the activity. Instead, use parapentista to refer to the person.

Did you know?

  • The prefix para- in this context stems from the Ancient Greek word for 'against' or 'beside', rather than the Spanish verb 'parar' which means 'to stop'.

Examples in context

  • El parapente es muy popular en las montañas de los Andes.
    Paragliding is very popular in the Andes mountains.
  • El parapente ofrece una vista panorámica impresionante de la costa.
    Paragliding offers an impressive panoramic view of the coast.
  • Hizo un curso de parapente en Suiza el verano pasado.
    He took a paragliding course in Switzerland last summer.
  • Aquellos que practican ala delta disfrutan de una sensación de total libertad.
    Those who practice paragliding enjoy a feeling of complete freedom.
  • ¿Quieres venir a verme volar en ala delta el próximo fin de semana?
    Do you want to come see me fly a paraglider next weekend?
  • El parapentista despega desde la montaña.
    The paraglider takes off from the mountain.

Example conversation

Alejandro and María are watching people fly from a hill.

  1. Alejandro

    ¡Mira ese parapente! Va muy rápido.
    Look at that paraglider! He is going very fast.
  2. María

    Es increíble, María quiere ser parapente algún día.
    It's incredible, María wants to be a paraglider someday.
  3. Alejandro

    ¿De verdad te gustaría hacer eso?
    Would you really like to do that?
  4. María

    Sí, Alejandro, me encanta la idea de volar.
    Yes, Alejandro, I love the idea of flying.

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