What Is “Salbabida” In English? (Answers)
SALBABIDA IN ENGLISH – There are several Filipino words that do not have a direct translation in English, that’s why we need context to fully translate them.
In this article, we are going to take a look at the Tagalog word “Salbabida” and its translation in English.
First of all, “Salbabida” is derived from the Spanish “salvavida” which translates to “lifesaver”.
But, don’t confuse it with a person who saved your life. This is because a salbabida refers to the ring-shaped buoyant material used to rescue people at risk of drowning.
However, in the Philippines, as long as that material is attached to a person and is keeping them afloat, that is called a salbabida as well.
Even a life jacket could also be called a salbabida. Used tires are sometimes also used as a salbabida especially in areas where there is no access to stores where you could buy one.
Kids would use old car tires and go use it on the shallows of a coast. Also, because of its bigger size, a lot more kids could use a used car tire than a regular lifesaver.
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