Glider in Portuguese

Definition

Definition in EnglishA light aircraft with long wings and no engine, towed into the air and kept up by rising warm air.

Definition in PortugueseAeronave leve, de asas compridas e finas e sem motor, que é rebocada até o alto e depois se mantém no ar com as correntes de ar quente.

Synonyms (English): sailplane

Example sentences

• Medo mesmo eu tive quando o planador subiu rebocado pelo aviãozinho; depois que soltou o cabo, foi só paz.🔊

  I was terrified while we were being towed up behind that little plane, but once the glider let go of the rope, it was pure peace.

• Como é que um planador fica horas no ar sem motor nenhum? Não entra na minha cabeça.🔊

  How does a glider stay airborne for hours with no engine? It makes no sense to me.

• A térmica acabou em quinze minutos e o planador teve que pousar — e eu que achava que ia passar a tarde inteira lá em cima.🔊

  The thermals died after fifteen minutes and the glider had to land — so much for soaring all afternoon.

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