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"La piloto" is a form of "piloto", a noun which is often translated as "pilot". "El" is a form of "el", a definite article which is often translated as "the". Learn more about the difference between "la piloto" and "el" below.
el piloto, la piloto(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (profession)
a. pilot (of an aircraft)
El piloto se desmayó y el copiloto tomó el control del avión.The pilot fainted and the copilot took control of the plane.
b. driver (de un coche)
Sacaron a la piloto del coche destrozado antes de que se prendiera fuego.The driver was pulled out of the wrecked car before it burst into flames.
c. rider (of a motorcycle or bicycle)
El piloto que me chocó dejó su moto tirada y se fue corriendo.The rider who collided with me abandoned his bike and ran off.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (automobile)
a. taillight
Alguien rompió el piloto de su Mercedes-Benz con un bate.Someone smashed the taillight of his Mercedes-Benz with a bat.
b. rear light
El piloto se enciende cuando se pisa los frenos.The rear light will go on when you step on the brakes.
a. pilot light
Oigo el gas pero el piloto no se prende.I hear the gas but the pilot light won't go on.
el(
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)A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
