whitecaps

15:50 Feb 16, 2007
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Science - Geography / marine characteristics
English term or phrase: whitecaps
exact translation
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1borregos
P Forgas
4 +1cabrillas
Julie Thompson
4ola espumosa
Lydia De Jorge


  

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borregos


Explanation:
whitecap - n

Definition :
A crest of a wave which becomes unstable in deep water, toppling over or breaking.

See also :

breaking of waves

borregos - n

restricción geográfica : Esp

Definición :
Cresta de una ola que rompe.

Ver también :

ruptura de las olas


en el International Hydrographic Dictionary:
www.loria.fr/projets/MLIS/DHYDRO/outils/site_edition/byprod...

P Forgas
Brazil
Local time: 20:51
Native speaker of: Spanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Willem Verkist: lo único que no figura esa acepción en el DRAE
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cabrillas


Explanation:
El DRAE da esta explicación: "Olas pequeñas, blancas y espumosas que se levantan en el mar cuando este empieza a agitarse." Supongo que dependerá en su público objectivo.





    Reference: http://buscon.rae.es/draeI/
Julie Thompson
United States
Local time: 19:51
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Willem Verkist: pero borregos se utiliza tb, aquí conjuntamente: http://omega.ilce.edu.mx:3000/sites/ciencia/volumen1/ciencia...
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ola espumosa


Explanation:
that's how i know them

Lydia De Jorge
United States
Local time: 18:51
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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