Translation of Spanish word "barco" to English
barco
/ˈbaɾ.ko/
Meaning
NounA craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind.
How to use
Barco ('boat / ship') is masculine. Viajar en barco — To travel by boat.
🇬🇧 English
boat
Example
No podemos meter todo en el barco. Dejaremos estas cosas atrás.
We can't put everything on the boat. We will leave these things behind.
Decía estar arruinado pero siempre condujo ese ridículo barco.
He claimed to be broke but he always drove that ridiculous boat.
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Common phrases
- barco de vela— sailing boat
- ir en barco— to go by boat
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What does the Spanish word "barco" mean?▼
The Spanish word "barco" means "boat" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El barco navega en el mar." (which translates as "We can't put everything on the boat. We will leave these things behind.").
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