el chaleco salvavidas
-the life jacket
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chaleco salvavidas

el chaleco salvavidas(
chah
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leh
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koh
 
sahl
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bah
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bee
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dahs
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. life jacket
Nuestro personal de vuelo les mostrará cómo ponerse el chaleco salvavidas en caso de un aterrizaje de emergencia.Our cabin crew will demonstrate how to put on your life jackets in case of an emergency landing.
b. life vest
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
"Su chaleco salvavidas está situado debajo de su asiento," dijo el auxiliar de vuelo."Your life vest is under your seat," said the flight attendant.
c. life preserver
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Gente con chalecos salvavidas flotaba indefensa en medio del mar.People in life preservers were floating helplessly in the middle of the ocean.
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