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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSubacqueo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: subaˈkwe.o
"Il subacqueo ha visto pesci colorati."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who uses a scuba set to explore underwater.
"The scuba diver explored the vibrant coral reefs off the coast." - 2
An individual trained in the use of scuba equipment for underwater activities.
"After completing her certification, she became a skilled scuba diver."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'scuba' is an acronym for 'Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus', originating in the 1950s. 'Diver' comes from the Old French 'diver', meaning 'to plunge', which has evolved to refer to someone who dives underwater, particularly for recreation or exploration.
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Plongeur sous-marin
Transliteration: plɔ̃ʒœʁ su mɛʁɛ̃
"Le plongeur sous-marin a découvert une épave."
Taucher
Transliteration: ˈtaʊ̯χɐ
"Der Taucher erkundete die Unterwasserwelt."
Subacqueo
Transliteration: subaˈkwe.o
"Il subacqueo ha visto pesci colorati."
Buzo
Transliteration: ˈbuθo
"El buzo exploró un arrecife de coral."
Mergulhador
Transliteration: meʁɡuʎaˈdoʁ
"O mergulhador viu uma tartaruga marinha."
स्कूबा डाइवर
Transliteration: skūbā ḍāivar
"स्कूबा डाइवर ने समुद्र के नीचे अद्भुत जीवों को देखा।"
水肺潜水员
Transliteration: shuǐ fèi qián shuǐ yuán
"水肺潜水员在海底发现了美丽的珊瑚。"
스쿠버 다이버
Transliteration: seukubeo daibeo
"스쿠버 다이버는 바다 속에서 다양한 생물을 발견했습니다."
スキューバダイバー
Transliteration: sukyūba daibā
"スキューバダイバーは美しいサンゴ礁を探検しました。"
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