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underwater
[/ˌʌn.dər.ˈwɔː.tər/]
adjective/adverb
subaquático
1.
situated, occurring, or used beneath the surface of water
The underwater volcano is still active.
O vulcão subaquático ainda está ativo.
2.
relating to activities or exploration beneath water
She is an experienced underwater photographer.
Ela é uma fotógrafa subaquática experiente.
3.
in a state of financial deficit or owing more than something is worth
After the housing crisis, many homeowners were underwater on their mortgages.
Após a crise imobiliária, muitos proprietários ficaram com hipotecas negativas.
Synonyms
submerged
subaquatic
submarine
subsurface
Antonyms
above water
surface
aerial
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
subaquático
most common translation
São Paulo
subaquático
standard usage
Portugal
subaquático
standard usage; also 'submarino' in technical contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
go underwater - submergir-se completamente
underwater basket weaving - algo considerado inútil ou impraticável
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