equipo de esnórquel
/ekipo de esnoɾkel/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'snorkeling gear' is translated into Spanish as equipo de esnórquel.
Equipo de esnórquel is a direct translation for snorkeling gear. If you need to be more specific, you can use máscara de buceo for a diving mask or tubos de esnórquel for the breathing tubes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of equipo (equipment), de (of) and esnórquel (snorkel).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of South America, such as Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, the English term 'snorkel' is frequently adopted as-is.
Did you know?
- While equipo means 'gear' or 'equipment' here, it is also the standard Spanish word for a 'sports team'.
- The term máscara de buceo uses the word máscara, which in other contexts can mean a costume mask used for parties or carnival.
- The word equipo comes from the French équipe, but it changed gender when it entered Spanish.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar equipo de snorkel?Where can I buy snorkeling gear?
- Asegúrate de traer tu equipo de snorkel para nuestro viaje.Make sure to bring your snorkeling gear for our trip.
- ¿Qué incluye el alquiler de equipo de snorkel?What is included in the snorkeling gear rental?
- Necesito reemplazar mi equipo de snorkel viejo.I need to replace my old snorkeling gear.
- ¿Dónde dejaste el equipo de esnórquel?Where did you leave the snorkeling gear?
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are preparing for a beach trip.
- DanielElena, ¿tienes el equipo de esnórquel listo?Elena, do you have the snorkeling gear ready?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, todo está en la mochila.Yes, Daniel, everything is in the backpack.
- DanielPerfecto, vamos a la playa ahora.Perfect, let's go to the beach now.
- Elena¡Qué emoción! Me encanta nadar.How exciting! I love swimming.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, equipo, esnórquel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
