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"Boat" in Spanish: barco
el barco
A boat is el barco. It is masculine. Barca can mean a smaller boat.
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How to pronounce barco
Say it
BAR-koh
/ˈbaɾ.ko/
BAR-koh. Stress BAR. Soft b.
"Boat" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el barco | the boat / ship Default everyday word. | Default everyday word. |
| en el barco | on the boat Location aboard. | Location aboard. |
| tomar el barco | to take the boat Transport plan. | Transport plan. |
| boleto de barco | boat ticket Ferry booking. | Ferry booking. |
How to use barco in real life
- 1Ferry
¿A qué hora sale el barco?
What time does the boat leave?
Schedule ask.
- 2Ticket
Necesito un boleto de barco.
I need a boat ticket.
Latin American boleto.
- 3Ride
El barco tarda una hora.
The boat takes one hour.
Travel time.
Mistakes English speakers make with barco
Incorrect: La barco sale tarde.
Correct: El barco sale tarde.
Barco is masculine: el barco.
Incorrect: Compro un billete de barco.
Correct: Compro un boleto de barco.
Prefer boleto in Latin America.
Good to know
Good to knowBarco covers boats and ships in everyday talk. Barca often feels smaller. Buy a boleto, not billete.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching a ferry
ChatPal
Nuestro barco sale a las dos.
Our boat leaves at two.
You
¿Dónde abordamos el barco?
Where do we board the boat?
ChatPal
En el muelle tres.
At pier three.
You
Voy por el boleto.
I'll get the ticket.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boat" in Spanish
Gender of barco?
Masculine: el barco.
Barco vs barca?
Barca often means a smaller boat.
Boat ticket?
Boleto de barco.
Pronounce barco?
BAR-koh, stress on BAR.
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