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lifeguard

nounmasculinetécnico/nɐ.dɐ.ˈdoɾ sɐɫ.vɐ.ˈdoɾ/low

na·da·dor-sal·va·dor

Definition

Professional trained in aquatic rescue, responsible for surveillance and rescue on beaches, swimming pools, or other aquatic environments.
The lifeguard warned the bathers about the dangerous current.
To work on the beach, you need to have a lifeguard course.
Common collocations
lifeguard courselifeguard postprofessional lifeguard

Etymology

Composto por 'nadador' + 'salvador'.

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