noun🔗ShareBoyasA float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel."The harbormaster placed buoys around the fishing area to mark the safe channel for boats. "El capitán del puerto colocó boyas alrededor del área de pesca para marcar el canal seguro para los barcos.nauticalenvironmentoceansailingsignvehiclegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoyas, salvavidasA life-buoy; a life preserver."In case of emergency, grab one of the buoys hanging on the pool wall. "En caso de emergencia, agarra uno de los salvavidas que cuelgan de la pared de la piscina.nauticalaidsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMantener a floteTo keep afloat or aloft; used with up."The encouraging words from her teacher buoys her up when she feels discouraged about her grades. "Las palabras de aliento de su maestra la mantienen a flote cuando se siente desanimada por sus calificaciones.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSostener, mantener a un nivel altoTo support or maintain at a high level.""Her positive attitude buoys the spirits of her teammates." "Su actitud positiva sostiene el ánimo de sus compañeros de equipo.aidbusinessnauticaleconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeñalar con boyasTo mark with a buoy."to buoy an anchor; to buoy or buoy off a channel"Señalar una ancla con boyas; señalar o delimitar un canal con boyas.nauticalmarksailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnimar, levantar el ánimoTo maintain or enhance enthusiasm or confidence; to lift the spirits of."Buoyed by the huge success, they announced two other projects."Animados por el gran éxito, anunciaron otros dos proyectos.attitudemindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
