bote (salvavidas)
lifeboat
The Spanish word 'bote (salvavidas)' translates to 'lifeboat' in English. It is commonly used in the context of ocean travel, safety, or emergency situations. In Spanish, 'bote' alone can mean 'boat', but when combined with 'salvavidas', it specifically refers to a smaller boat or vessel designed for lifesaving, typically one carried onboard a larger vessel for use in emergency evacuations.
Example sentences using: bote (salvavidas)
El bote salvavidas está listo para ser usado en caso de emergencia.
The lifeboat is ready to be used in case of emergency.
This sentence shows regular usage where 'bote salvavidas' stands for 'lifeboat'. It is central to the sentence, implying its readiness for potential usage. 'En caso de' means 'in case of'.
En un bote salvavidas, se deben seguir estrictas medidas de seguridad.
In a lifeboat, strict safety measures must be followed.
This sentence places 'bote salvavidas' as the location. Safety measures ('medidas de seguridad') are the key focus, necessary in such cases. 'Se deben seguir' is the third person conjugation of 'deber' (must) and 'seguir' (follow).
El pasajero se sentó en el bote salvavidas, temiendo el peor caso.
The passenger sat in the lifeboat, fearing the worst case.
In this example, 'bote salvavidas' specifies the place where the action (sitting) happens. The rest of the sentence narrates the emotional state of the passenger. 'Temer' is the verb for 'fear' and 'peor caso' translates directly as 'worst case'.