single-seater
[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈsiːtər]
nounpl: single-seaters
monolugar
1. a vehicle, aircraft, or boat designed to carry only one person
The racing driver climbed into the single-seater cockpit.
O piloto de corrida entrou na cabine do monolugar.
2. a sports car or racing car with only one seat for the driver
Formula 1 cars are single-seaters with high-speed capabilities.
Os carros da Fórmula 1 são monolusitares com grande capacidade de velocidade.
3. in aviation, an aircraft designed for one pilot only
He purchased a single-seater aircraft for personal use.
Ele comprou uma aeronave monolugar para uso pessoal.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'monolugar' is the technical term commonly used in motorsports and aviation industries. The term reflects the specialized nature of racing and high-performance vehicles. Formula 1 racing has popularized this terminology in both countries, as Brazilian drivers like Ayrton Senna and Felipe Massa have been iconic figures in the sport.
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