barcos
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Los barcos de pesca regresaron al amanecer.
A2The fishing boats returned at dawn.
Vimos muchos barcos grandes en el canal.
A1We saw many large ships in the canal.
Necesitamos más barcos para transportar la mercancía.
B1We need more vessels to transport the merchandise.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Rule
Since the singular form 'barco' ends in a vowel ('o'), you just add an '-s' to make it plural: barco → barcos.
Gender Matching
Because 'barcos' is a masculine noun, any describing words (adjectives) used with it must also be masculine and plural (e.g., 'los barcos nuevos', not 'las barcos nuevas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: "Las barcos son grandes."
Correction: Los barcos son grandes. (Since 'barcos' is masculine, you must use the masculine plural article 'los'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Usage
You can use 'barco' for almost any kind of water transport, from small fishing boats to massive cruise liners, making it a very versatile word.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: barcos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'barcos'?
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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.