buoy in Spanish
buoy in Spanish is boya, aboyar — buoy means a floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.
buoy in Spanish
boya
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
aboyar
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
What does "buoy" mean?
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noun A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.
"The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy."
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verb To keep something floating, or to lift someone's spirits or confidence.
"Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits."
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buoy in a sentence
- The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy.
- A red buoy marked the edge of the swimming area.
- Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits.
- Strong export figures buoyed the local economy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "buoy" in Spanish?
"buoy" in Spanish is boya, aboyar. buoy means: A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.
How do you use "buoy" in a sentence?
Example: "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy." In Spanish, "buoy" is boya, aboyar.
Are there other ways to say "buoy" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "buoy": boya, aboyar.
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