buzo

Buzo is a Spanish noun that commonly refers to a diver, especially someone who performs underwater work. In many Spanish-speaking countries, a buzo is a professional diver who conducts underwater tasks such as inspection, maintenance, construction, salvage, welding, and rescue operations. The term can also describe military divers or members of a naval diving unit, depending on the region.

Etymology and usage: The word comes from bucear, the verb meaning to dive. The agent noun form buzo denotes “one who dives,” and it is widely used in civilian and military contexts to describe people who work underwater or engage in recreational diving in everyday speech.

Other uses: Buzo is also a surname in some Spanish-speaking communities. In addition to its primary meaning, the term may appear in various local names, organizations, or media titles, although such uses are less common than the general occupational sense.

Notes for clarification: The exact scope of a buzo’s duties can vary by country and industry, ranging from technical underwater work to emergency rescue missions. The feminine form buza exists in some contexts, though downward variations are rarely used in standard modern Spanish compared with the masculine buzo.