barcos
“barcos” means “ships” in Spanish (large vessels).
ships, boats
Also: vessels
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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.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'barcos'?
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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.
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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.