flying saucer

• Término coloquial para un objeto volador no identificado (OVNI), que suele describirse como un objeto con forma de disco o plato, frecuentemente asociado con naves espaciales extraterrestres en la cultura popular.

A colloquial term for an unidentified flying object (UFO) that is typically described as a disc-shaped or saucer-like craft, often associated with extraterrestrial spacecraft in popular culture.

1. Unidentified flying objectB1informal

   A disc-shaped object reported as seen in the sky, often associated with extraterrestrial spacecraft.

   platillo volador

   • The farmer claimed he saw a flying saucer land in his field.
   • Many people reported seeing a flying saucer over the city last night.
   • Old movies often depict flying saucers as alien spaceships.

2. Toy or decorative itemA2informal

   A small, disc-shaped toy or decorative object that resembles a UFO.

   platillo volador de juguete

   • The children played with a plastic flying saucer in the park.
   • She bought a glowing flying saucer decoration for the party.
   • The toy store had a remote-controlled flying saucer.