parasailing
/paɾasailinɡ/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for parasailing is parasailing.
parasailing is used as a noun to refer to the recreational activity.
Meaning: recreational activity (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾasailinɡ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word paracaídas used in the descriptive term for the sport literally translates to 'fall-sky'.
- In some Latin American coastal regions, you may hear paravela, which combines the words for 'parachute' and 'sail'.
- In some coastal regions, you might hear people use the term parapente to describe similar wind-based activities, even though that term specifically refers to paragliding.
Examples in context
- El parasailing es muy divertido en la playa.Parasailing is a lot of fun at the beach.
- ¿Quieres hacer parasailing con nosotros hoy?Do you want to go parasailing with us today?
- El parasailing requiere un chaleco salvavidas.Parasailing requires a life jacket.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are planning activities at the beach.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿quieres hacer parasailing hoy?Alejandro, do you want to go parasailing today?
- AlejandroNo, me da miedo el parasailing.No, parasailing scares me.
- ElenaEs muy seguro y divertido.It is very safe and fun.
- AlejandroPrefiero nadar en el mar.I prefer to swim in the sea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
