rip current

• Corriente de agua estrecha, rápida y fuerte que se dirige desde la costa hacia el mar, a menudo peligrosa para los bañistas porque puede arrastrarlos mar adentro.

A strong, narrow, fast-moving current of water that flows away from the shore, often posing a danger to swimmers by pulling them out to sea.

1. Strong water currentB2formal

   A powerful, narrow channel of fast-moving water that flows away from the shore, often dangerous for swimmers.

   Corriente de resaca

   • Lifeguards warned beachgoers about the dangerous rip current.
   • Swimmers should avoid panicking if caught in a rip current.
   • The rip current pulled the surfer far out to sea.