What does "salvavida" mean in English?

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Spanish

salvavida

English

lifeguard

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Alternative translations of "salvavida"

life preserver
life jacket
life buoy
life saver

Examples of how to use "salvavida" in Spanish

Spanish
El chaleco salvavidas es obligatorio.
English
The life vest is mandatory.
Spanish
El salvavida patrulla la playa hoy
English
The lifeguard patrols the beach today.
Spanish
Necesito un salvavida para nadar seguro
English
I need a life vest to swim safely.
Spanish
La niña encontró un salvavida rojo
English
The girl found a red life vest.
Spanish
Mi salvavida está en el coche
English
My life vest is in the car.

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El chaleco salvavidas es obligatorio.

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