El chaleco salvavidas
Example: Siempre llevo el chaleco salvavidas en el avión por seguridad.
Definition
"El chaleco salvavidas" is a life-saving vest designed to keep a person afloat in water. It is commonly used during air travel and water-related emergencies to provide buoyancy and increase the chances of survival in case of an accident.
Etymology
The term "el chaleco salvavidas" comes from Spanish, where "chaleco" means vest and "salvavidas" means lifesaver or life-saving. It literally translates to 'the life-saving vest,' clearly describing its purpose. Did you know that life jackets have been used since the early 19th century to improve safety during sea voyages?
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"El chaleco salvavidas" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the life jacket