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    Copiloto (en. Co-pilot)

    /kopiˈloto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who assists the pilot in navigation and control of an airplane.
    The copilot is responsible for checking the systems during takeoff.
    El copiloto se encarga de verificar los sistemas durante el despegue.
    Assistant to the driver of a vehicle.
    My friend is the copilot when we take long trips in the car.
    Mi amigo es el copiloto cuando hacemos viajes largos en coche.
    In competitions, a person who accompanies the rally pilot.
    The copilot gives instructions to the pilot about the route.
    El copiloto le da instrucciones al piloto sobre el recorrido.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'co-' (together with) and 'piloto' (person who directs a vehicle).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a copilot
    To participate as an assistant in driving.
    ser copiloto
    racing copilot
    A person who accompanies a driver in car racing.
    copiloto de carrera
    airplane copilot
    Technical and safety assistant to the pilot in aircraft.
    copiloto de avión

    Related Words

    pilot
    A person who operates a vehicle, especially an airplane.
    piloto
    navigator
    A person who is in charge of navigation on a vessel or aircraft.
    navegante
    assistant
    A person who helps or collaborates with another in a task.
    asistente

    Slang Meanings

    Beer shared among friends during a car trip.
    We brought a couple of copilots for the trip.
    Llevamos un par de copilotos para el camino.
    A friend who sits next to the driver.
    The copilot is in charge of playing the music.
    El copiloto se encarga de poner la música.