English–Spanish
“life jacket” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/salβaˈβiðas/
Example
Siempre llevo el salvavidas cuando voy en barco.
I always wear a life jacket when I go boating.
How to say “life jacket” in Spanish
“Life jacket” in Spanish is salvavidas.
A portable flotation device worn or thrown to prevent drowning.
Example sentences with salvavidas
Antes de salir del bote, abróchate el salvavidas.
Before leaving the boat, buckle the life jacket.
Tips for using salvavidas
- Speakers often specify the type with chaleco salvavidas for a life vest and aro salvavidas for a ring buoy.