No. 13,766 in Spanish
salvavidas
"Salvavidas" means "lifesaver" or "lifeguard" in English.
In a sentence
El salvavidas en la piscina está ahí para proteger a los nadadores.
The lifeguard at the pool is there to protect the swimmers.
Here, 'salvavidas' refers to a person responsible for ensuring safety at the pool.
Usamos el salvavidas en el bote en caso de una emergencia.
We use the life preserver on the boat in case of an emergency.
In this sentence, 'salvavidas' means a life preserver or life vest utilized for flotation and safety.
Siempre llevo un libro, mi salvavidas cuando tengo tiempo libre.
I always carry a book, my lifesaver when I have free time.
Here, 'salvavidas' is used metaphorically to describe something invaluable or comforting in a situation.
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