kit de supervivencia
/kit de supeɾbibenθja/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'survival kit' is translated into Spanish as kit de supervivencia.
This phrase refers to a collection of items intended to aid in survival.
Meaning: items for survival (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of kit (kit), de (of) and supervivencia (survival).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the variation kit de emergencia might be used to describe a survival kit.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun kit rather than the word supervivencia, resulting in kits de supervivencia.
How do you pronounce it?
/kit de supeɾbibenθja/
Did you know?
- The word kit does not have a grammatical gender defined by its origin, but in Spanish it is treated as a masculine noun, meaning it uses the article el.
- In Spanish, the word supervivencia can also be used metaphorically to describe the basic minimum resources needed to live, such as a 'survival wage' or 'survival mode'.
- If you are describing a kit meant specifically for natural disasters, you might use botiquín de supervivencia if the kit is primarily focused on medical supplies.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes algún kit de supervivencia para emergencias?Do you have any survival kit for emergencies?
- Nos recomendaron tener un equipo de supervivencia en caso de desastres naturales.We were advised to have a survival kit in case of natural disasters.
- Siempre llevo conmigo un kit de supervivencia simplificado para cualquier eventualidad.I always carry a simplified survival kit with me, just in case.
- No salgas de excursión sin tu equipo básico de supervivencia.Don't go hiking without your basic survival kit.
- Necesitamos un kit de supervivencia para la montaña.We need a survival kit for the mountain.
- Revisa el kit de supervivencia antes de salir.Check the survival kit before leaving.
- El kit de supervivencia tiene mucha comida.The survival kit has a lot of food.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are preparing for a camping trip in the woods.
- Elena¿Tienes listo el kit de supervivencia, Daniel?Do you have the survival kit ready, Daniel?
- DanielSí, ya puse todo en la mochila.Yes, I already put everything in the backpack.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo traeré el agua.Perfect, I will bring the water.
- DanielMuy bien, Elena, estamos listos.Very well, Elena, we are ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
