Riptide Meaning in English
word
ˈɹɪp.taɪd
RIP-tyde
ɹˈɪptaɪd
RIP-tyde
Definição
A powerful, fast-moving flow of water moving away from the shore, especially dangerous for swimmers at the beach.
Uso & Nuances
'Riptide' is often confused with 'undertow', but riptides specifically refer to narrow, strong currents pulling from shore out to sea. Commonly used for ocean safety warnings and advice.
Spanish: corriente de resaca - corriente de retornoPortuguese (BR): corrente de retorno - ressaca (mar)Portuguese (PT): corrente de retornoChinese (Simplified): 离岸流 - 回流Chinese (Traditional): 離岸流 - 迴流Hindi: रिपटाइड (समुद्र की तीव्र बहाव) - वापसी धाराArabic: تيار مزق - تيار معاكسBengali: রিপটাইড - স্রোতের টান (সমুদ্রে)Russian: разрывное течениеJapanese: 離岸流Vietnamese: dòng chảy xa bờKorean: 이안류Turkish: rip akıntısıUrdu: ریپ ٹائیڈIndonesian: arus robek
Frases de Exemplo
Beware of the riptide when swimming at this beach.
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A strong riptide can pull swimmers out to sea.
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Lifeguards watch for signs of a riptide.
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If you get caught in a riptide, don't panic—swim parallel to the shore.
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There was a warning about a dangerous riptide before we went surfing.
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People often underestimate how powerful a riptide can be.
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