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barcos

BAR-kohs/ˈbaɾ.kos/

barcos means ships in Spanish (large vessels).

ships, boats

Also: vessels
NounmA1
Mexico/Central America
An illustration showing three large, colorful ships sailing together on a calm blue sea.

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Los barcos de pesca regresaron al amanecer.

A2

The fishing boats returned at dawn.

Vimos muchos barcos grandes en el canal.

A1

We saw many large ships in the canal.

Necesitamos más barcos para transportar la mercancía.

B1

We need more vessels to transport the merchandise.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • embarcaciones (vessels)
  • navíos (ships)

Common Collocations

  • capitán de barcosship captain
  • barcos mercantesmerchant ships

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Words that translate to "barcos" in Spanish:

boatsshipsvessels

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Which sentence correctly uses 'barcos'?

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👥 Word Family
barco(boat, ship (singular))Noun
barquero(boatman, ferryman)Noun
embarcar(to board (a ship or plane))Verb
🎵 Rhymes
arcosmarcos
📚 Etymology

Comes from the singular word 'barco,' which descends from the Late Latin word *bārca*. This word likely originated in the Mediterranean area and was used to describe a small, flat-bottomed boat.

First recorded: Around the 12th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: barcosItalian: barche

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'barcos' used for all kinds of ships, even huge ones?

Yes, 'barcos' is the general term for any kind of vessel on the water. For very large ships, you might also hear 'buques,' but 'barcos' is perfectly correct and understood for everything from small pleasure boats to massive tankers.

Is 'barcas' the same as 'barcos'?

'Barcas' is the feminine plural form of 'barca,' which usually refers to a smaller, open boat, like a rowboat or barge. 'Barcos' is the masculine plural form of 'barco,' which is the general term for all boats and ships.