1. Plural of parapente; lightweight, non-motorized aircraft consisting of a fabric wing and harness, used for recreational flying from mountains or towed into the air.
Usage: Also called paragliders in English; parapente is the Spanish/French term; Primarily used in adventure sports and recreational contexts

Examples

• The athletes launched their parapentes from the cliff at dawn.
• Several colorful parapentes dotted the sky above the valley.
• She spent the summer learning to fly parapentes in the Alps.
• The competition featured dozens of parapentes racing across the landscape.
• Parapentes require minimal equipment compared to traditional aircraft.