capsizing

• Sustantivo que designa el evento de volcarse o zozobrar una embarcación, como un bote o un barco, de manera accidental en el agua.

A noun referring to the event of a boat or ship accidentally turning over in the water.

1. Boat overturningB2formal

   The event or act of a boat or ship turning over in the water, often accidentally.

   vuelco de una embarcación

   • The sudden storm caused the capsizing of several small fishing boats.
   • Capsizing is a major risk for inexperienced sailors in rough seas.
   • The crew managed to escape before the capsizing of the vessel.

   Sinónimosupending

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de volcarse o zozobrar una embarcación, es decir, cuando un barco o lancha se da la vuelta en el agua.

A verb used to indicate the act of a boat or ship overturning or being overturned in water.

1. Overturn in waterB2formal

   To turn over or upset, especially a boat or ship in water.

   Volcar (en el agua)

   • The small boat capsized in the storm.
   • Strong winds caused the sailboat to capsize.
   • The crew managed to escape before the vessel capsized.

   Sinónimosflip overkeel overoverturnturn overturn turtleupset