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    Buceo (en. Dive)

    /buˈθeo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Immersion in water to observe marine life or practice water sports.
    Diving is very popular in the Caribbean islands.
    El buceo es muy popular en las islas del Caribe.
    Water sport that involves submerging in water using specialized equipment.
    Diving courses are becoming more accessible for tourists.
    Los cursos de buceo se están volviendo más accesibles para los turistas.
    verb
    To fully submerge in water.
    If you dive carefully, you will see many fish.
    Si buceas con cuidado, podrás ver muchos peces.
    To practice diving as a sport.
    She dives in the ocean every summer.
    Ella bucea en el océano cada verano.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'bucear', which comes from the Latin 'buciare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    apnea diving
    Diving done without oxygen equipment, relying only on one’s ability to hold their breath.
    buceo en apnea
    scuba diving
    Diving that uses a portable oxygen tank.
    buceo con botella
    recreational diving
    Diving done for pleasure or tourism.
    buceo recreativo

    Related Words

    immersion
    Action of submerging in a liquid.
    inmersión
    underwater diving
    Practice of diving as a sport or recreational activity.
    submarinismo
    diver
    Person who practices diving.
    buceador

    Slang Meanings

    To dive without prior training.
    That guy jumped into the water without knowing how to dive.
    Ese chico se lanzó al agua sin saber hacer buceo.
    Diving for fishing purposes.
    Diving for fishing in that area is very common.
    El buceo para pescar en esa zona es muy común.