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dirigível
 
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Etymology

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From dirigir (drive, direct) +‎ -ível (-able).

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /d͡ʒi.ɾiˈʒi.vew/ [d͡ʒi.ɾiˈʒi.veʊ̯]
 

Noun

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dirigível m (plural dirigíveis)

  1. blimp
    Synonym: aeróstato

Adjective

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dirigível m or f (plural dirigíveis, not comparable)

  1. can be driven/directed (see dirigir)