El salvavides
Example: El salvavides és obligatori en tots els avions.
Definition
"El salvavides" refers to a life jacket, a personal flotation device designed to keep a person afloat and safe in water, especially during emergencies on airplanes or boats. It is mandatory equipment on all aircraft to ensure passenger safety in case of an accident.
Etymology
The term "el salvavides" comes from Catalan, combining 'salva' (save) and 'vides' (lives), literally meaning 'life saver.' It reflects the item's purpose to save lives by preventing drowning. Did you know that the concept of a life-saving jacket dates back centuries but became widely standardized in aviation safety regulations in the 20th century?
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"El salvavides" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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