Meaning
parachutist, paratrooper
- a person who jumps from an aircraft with a parachute
- a member of a military airborne unit trained to drop by parachute
In a sentence
Il paracadutista è atterrato con precisione al centro del campo.
The parachutist landed accurately in the center of the field.
Molte paracadutiste esperte partecipano a questa competizione internazionale.
Many experienced female parachutists participate in this international competition.
Hai mai visto un paracadutista lanciarsi da quell'altezza?
Have you ever seen a skydiver jump from that height?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| paracadutista | singular |
| paracadutisti | plural |
Usage notes
- Common gender in singular (il/la paracadutista), distinct plurals: -i (m), -e (f).
- Can refer to both sport skydivers and military paratroopers.