No. 1,837 in Portuguese
piloto
Pilot.
In a sentence
O piloto do avião foi muito habilidoso ao realizar o pouso.
The airplane pilot was very skilled in performing the landing.
In this sentence, 'piloto' is used to refer specifically to an airplane's operator or driver.
O piloto automático foi ativado durante o voo.
The autopilot was activated during the flight.
Here, 'piloto' forms part of a compound term 'piloto automático', denoting a device that helps control an aircraft automatically.
Ele foi escolhido como piloto do novo projeto da equipe.
He was chosen as the pilot of the team's new project.
In this context, 'piloto' metaphorically refers to someone leading or guiding a task or initiative.
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