O colete salva-vidas
Example: Ele sempre usa o colete salva-vidas no barco para segurança.
Definition
"O colete salva-vidas" is a life-saving device worn around the torso to keep a person afloat in water, commonly used for safety during boating or aviation activities. It helps prevent drowning by providing buoyancy in emergency situations.
Etymology
The term "o colete salva-vidas" comes from Portuguese, where "colete" means vest and "salva-vidas" literally translates to 'life-saver.' The phrase combines to describe a vest designed specifically to save lives by preventing drowning.
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the life jacket