Lifeguard in Spanish

Lifeguard in Spanish is el socorrista. You can also say la socorrista, el salvavidas or la salvavidas.

socorrista is masculine, so it takes el: el socorrista.

In English, el socorrista means lifeguard.

Lifeguard in Spanish is socorrista (soh-koh-RREES-tah), or socorrista, salvavidas or salvavidas. It's masculine: el socorrista.

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How do you say lifeguard in Spanish?

Lifeguard in Spanish is el socorrista. You can also say la socorrista, el salvavidas or la salvavidas.

How do you pronounce socorrista?

Say it soh-koh-RREES-tah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: RREES. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is socorrista masculine or feminine in Spanish?

socorrista is masculine, so it takes el: el socorrista.

What does socorrista mean in English?

In English, el socorrista means lifeguard.

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.