underwater

BrE /ˈʌndəwɔːtər/ AmE /ˌʌndərˈwɑːtər/

adjective / noun en → es

1 LOCATION [adjective] B2

relating to or happening under the surface of water, especially in the sea

subacuático, bajo el agua

Collocations underwater photography · underwater exploration

  • The underwater world is full of amazing creatures.

    El mundo submarino está lleno de criaturas asombrosas.

2 ACTIVITY [noun] B1

the activity of swimming or working under water, especially in the sea

bucear, nadar bajo el agua

Collocations underwater diving · underwater breathing apparatus

  • She enjoys underwater photography.

    Ella disfruta de la fotografía submarina.