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    Hélice (en. Propeller)

    [eˈɾike]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Device that transforms rotational movement into thrust.
    The plane had a problem with the propeller and had to make an emergency landing.
    El avión tuvo un problema con la hélice y tuvo que aterrizar de emergencia.
    Spiral structure found in some organisms, such as DNA.
    The DNA helix is essential for cellular replication.
    La hélice del ADN es fundamental para la replicación celular.
    Word used to describe components in machines that require rotation.
    The blades of the wind turbine generate electricity.
    La hélice de la turbina eólica genera electricidad.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'helix', which means spiral.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give helix
    To accelerate the activity or action in a certain process.
    dar hélice
    it is in the helix
    Expression that indicates that something is in motion or in progress.
    está en la hélice

    Related Words

    turbine
    Machine that converts energy from a fluid into mechanical energy.
    turbina
    blades
    Blades of a propeller or fan that produce movement.
    aspas
    spiral
    A line that wraps around a central point decreasing or increasing its distance from it.
    spiral

    Slang Meanings

    Expression to refer to complicated situations that spiral out of control.
    That relationship became a helix, we no longer know how to get out of it.
    Esa relación se volvió una hélice, ya no sabemos cómo salir de ella.
    Used in the context of speed or doing something quickly.
    Let's hurry, it's getting late.
    Vamos a hélice, que se nos hace tarde.