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    Salvavidas (en. Lifeguard)

    /sal.βa.ˈβi.ðas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A floating device used to save people who are drowning.
    The lifebuoy was thrown into the sea to rescue the struggling swimmer.
    El salvavidas fue lanzado al mar para rescatar al nadador en apuros.
    A person responsible for ensuring the safety of bathers.
    The lifeguard watched attentively to prevent accidents in the pool.
    El salvavidas observaba atentamente para evitar accidentes en la piscina.
    Anything considered a resource to prevent a disaster.
    The book he wrote has become a lifesaver for many people in crisis.
    El libro que escribió se ha convertido en un salvavidas para muchas personas en crisis.

    Etymology

    The word 'salvavidas' comes from 'salvar' and 'vidas'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    natural lifesaver
    A person who has a great capacity to help others.
    salvavidas natural
    throw a lifebuoy
    To offer help in a crisis situation.
    lanzar un salvavidas
    be the lifesaver
    To be the person who saves others from a difficult situation.
    ser el salvavidas

    Related Words

    salvage
    Action of saving someone from danger.
    salvamento
    rescue
    Operation aimed at freeing someone in danger.
    rescate
    help
    Assistance provided to those in need.
    ayuda

    Slang Meanings

    Friend or person who is always available to help.
    You are my lifesaver, you are always there when I need you.
    Eres mi salvavidas, siempre estás ahí cuando te necesito.
    Anything that rescues you from a problem.
    That advice was a lifesaver in my situation.
    Ese consejo fue un salvavidas en mi situación.