Buzos (en. Divers)

/ˈbuzos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A garment that covers the body and is used for water activities.
I bought a pair of new divers to go to the beach.
Me compré un par de buzos nuevos para ir a la playa.
Suit designed for diving in deep waters.
Professional divers use special equipment for underwater exploration.
Los buzos profesionales usan equipos especiales para la exploración submarina.
A warm garment for activities outside the water, commonly called a sweatshirt.
I will wear a diver because it’s cold at night.
Me pondré un buzo porque hace frío en la noche.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'buso', which referred to a garment.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go diving
Activity of diving underwater to observe marine life.
hacer buceo
competition divers
Athletes equipped for diving competitions.
buzos de competición
rescue divers
Rescuers specializing in aquatic operations.
buzos de salvamento

Related Words

diving
Recreational or professional activity that involves diving into water.
buceo
swimming
Action of swimming, moving through water.
natación
wetsuit
A stretchy and fitted garment used in water activities to retain heat.
traje de neopreno

Slang Meanings

People who spend a lot of time in the water.
Those guys are divers, they are always at the beach.
Esos chicos son unos buzos, siempre están en la playa.
Someone who immerses themselves in a topic without superficiality.
She is a deep diver in history, always delving into the facts.
Ella es una buza en historia, siempre profundiza en los hechos.