saliendo a la superficie
/saljendo a la supeɾfiθje/from spelling rules
Surfacing is translated into Spanish as saliendo a la superficie.
The phrase describes the physical act of moving from underwater to the surface of the water.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking coastal regions, if a submarine or a large vessel is surfacing, sailors might use the more technical term emergencia, which sounds like 'emergency' but refers to the act of emerging.
- While saliendo a la superficie is a literal description, Spanish speakers often use the verb asomar when a person or animal pops their head up to breathe.
- For dramatic or poetic effects, such as a mythical creature rising from the ocean, Spanish uses the verb emerger instead of saliendo a la superficie.
Examples in context
- El delfín está saliendo a la superficie.The dolphin is surfacing.
- Vimos al buceador saliendo a la superficie.We saw the diver surfacing.
- El submarino fue detectado saliendo a la superficie.The submarine was detected surfacing.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are watching the ocean from a boat.
- MateoMira, hay algo saliendo a la superficie.Look, there is something surfacing.
- MaríaParece que es una ballena, Mateo.It looks like a whale, Mateo.
- MateoEs increíble verla saliendo a la superficie.It is incredible to see it surfacing.
- MaríaTienes razón, María está muy emocionada.You are right, María is very excited.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
