propela

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Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from English propeller.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɾoˈpela/
  • Rhymes: -ela
  • Syllabification: pro‧pe‧la

Noun

propela f (plural propelas)

  1. (Mexico) propeller
    Synonym: hélice
    • 2017 January 26, “El naufragio de los sueños”, in Juventud Rebelde:
      Era un grupo de 14 personas, en el que viajaban dos niñas de 14 y 17 años; entre los mayores habían comprado un barquito en 150 000 pesos con propela y un motor de repuesto, que el dueño aseguró que se encontraban en buen estado.
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