rip current

• Corrente marítima forte, estreita e rápida que se afasta da praia, levando os banhistas para o mar aberto e sendo a principal causa de afogamentos. Também pode se referir a qualquer corrente de retorno que flui para fora da costa.

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.

   Corrente de retorno

   • 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.