hélice

propeller

helix

la hélice(

lee

seh

)

A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).

feminine noun

1. (mechanics)

a. propeller

La hélice del ala izquierda dejó de girar.The propeller on the left wing stopped spinning.

b. airscrew (aviation)

La avioneta tiene dos hélices.The light aircraft has two airscrews.

c. screw (nautical)

Una red de pescador se enganchó en la hélice del motor.A fishing net got caught in the screw of the engine.

2. (geometry)

a. helix

Traza una línea recta y una hélice que vaya alrededor.Draw a straight line and a helix around it.

b. spiral

El resorte tiene forma de hélice.The coil has the shape of a spiral.

3. (anatomy)

a. helix

Me hice dos piercings en la hélice de mi oreja derecha.I got two piercings on my right ear's helix.

Examples

Phrases

spinner de la hélice

fan spinner

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