salvavides

Catalan

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of salva (to save) + vides (lives).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Central) [ˌsal.βəˈβi.ðəs]
  • IPA(key): (Balearic) [ˌsal.vəˈvi.ðəs]
  • IPA(key): (Valencian) [ˌsal.vaˈvi.ðes]

Noun

salvavides m (invariable)

  1. life buoy, life preserver
    Synonym: cèrcol salvavides
  2. (transport) cowcatcher (of a train), fender (of a tram)
  3. Clipping of bot salvavides (lifeboat).

Derived terms

Noun

salvavides m or f by sense (invariable)

  1. lifeguard
    Synonym: socorrista

Further reading

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