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The word “paragliding” comes from the combination of two terms:<\/p>\n

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  1. Para:<\/strong> This prefix comes from the Greek \u2018para,\u2019 meaning \u2018beside\u2019 or \u2018alongside.\u2019 In this context, it refers to the wing-shaped configuration of the canopy that is \u2018beside\u2019 or \u2018alongside\u2019 paragliders during flight.<\/li>\n
  2. -Pente:<\/strong> This suffix has its roots in French, and means \u2018slope\u2019 or \u2018incline\u2019. It refers to the slope or incline necessary for the launch of the paraglider. Often the take-off is from a slope or hillside, which facilitates the process of inflating the glider and rising into the air.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Thus, the term “paragliding” effectively describes the activity: a light, unpowered aircraft that flies “alongside” paragliders, often taking off from slopes or hillsides.<\/p>\n

    Curious to try it yourself? Check out our paragliding flying areas in Tenerife<\/a> and book your flight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The word “paragliding” comes from the combination of two terms: Para: This prefix comes from the Greek \u2018para,\u2019 meaning \u2018beside\u2019 or \u2018alongside.\u2019 In this context, it refers to the wing-shaped configuration of the canopy that is \u2018beside\u2019 or \u2018alongside\u2019 paragliders during flight. -Pente: This suffix…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8684,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8692","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-paragliding"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy is it called paragliding? | Parapente Tenerife | Enminube<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This suffix has its roots in French and means \u2018slope\u2019 or \u2018inclination,\u2019 which is necessary for the paraglider to take off.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/enminubeparapente.com\/en\/paragliding\/why-is-it-called-paragliding\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Why is it called paragliding? 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