Meaning
co-pilot
- a second pilot in an aircraft who assists or relieves the pilot in command
- a navigator or assistant driver in rally racing
In a sentence
Il copilota ha assunto i comandi dell'aereo durante la tempesta.
The co-pilot took control of the aircraft during the storm.
Chi siede a destra fa da copilota e legge la mappa.
Whoever sits on the right acts as co-pilot and reads the map.
La giovane copilota ha eseguito la manovra senza alcuna esitazione.
The young co-pilot executed the manoeuvre without any hesitation.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| copilota | singular |
| copiloti | plural |
Usage notes
- Noun ending in -a for both genders: 'il copilota' (male), 'la copilota' (female).
- Plural forms: 'i copiloti' (masculine), 'le copilote' (feminine).