Spanish Conversation · Level 54
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Spanish word
socorrista
Pronunciation
IPA/sokoˈrista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)rescuer
Example
Los socorristas rescataron al niño que cayó al río.
The rescuers rescued the boy who fell into the river.
More examples
El socorrista de la playa vigila a los bañistas.
The beach lifeguard watches over the bathers.
Core concept
Lifeguard watching swimmers from a beach tower.
Common phrases
socorrista de playa
beach lifeguard
socorrista de piscina
pool lifeguard
equipo de socorristas
team of rescuers
Similar words
guardavidas: Stationed at pools or beaches to watch swimmers and intervene in water emergencies.
salvavidas: Using life rings, boards, or swimming skills to support and recover drowning people.
rescatista: Leading or joining search-and-rescue missions to extract victims from hazardous situations.
salvador: Actively rescuing others from life-threatening danger, often in urgent situations.
Definition in Spanish
Persona encargada de la vigilancia y del rescate en playas, piscinas u otras zonas acuáticas.
Word origin
From socorro 'help' plus agent suffix -ista, with socorro ultimately from Latin succurrere 'run to help', so the word denotes someone who provides rescue and vigilance in aquatic settings.
Usage tips
- The phrase el/la socorrista refers to the person on duty, while salvavidas can mean either a lifeguard or a life preserver in some regions.