waterproof

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BrE /ˈwɔːtəpruːf/ AmE /ˈwɔːtərˌpruf/

adjective en → es

1 PROTECT AGAINST WATER [attributive / predicative] B1

designed to protect against water or rain

impermeable, resistente al agua

  • waterproof clothing

Collocations waterproof jacket · waterproof shoes

  • The tent is waterproof.

    La tienda es impermeable.

2 MAKE WATERPROOF [transitive] B1

to make something waterproof or protect it against water

hacer impermeable, proteger contra el agua

  • waterproof sth

Collocations waterproof a tent · waterproof a phone case

  • We need to waterproof the roof.

    Necesitamos hacer impermeable el techo.