embarque
“embarque” means “boarding” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
boarding
Also: embarkation
📝 In Action
El embarque del vuelo 402 comienza en la puerta cinco.
A2Boarding for flight 402 begins at gate five.
Por favor, tengan su tarjeta de embarque a la mano.
A2Please have your boarding pass ready in your hand.
El proceso de embarque fue muy rápido y ordenado.
B1The boarding process was very fast and orderly.
shipment
Also: loading, cargo
📝 In Action
Estamos esperando un gran embarque de café desde Colombia.
B2We are expecting a large shipment of coffee from Colombia.
El embarque de la mercancía se completará mañana por la tarde.
B2The loading of the merchandise will be completed tomorrow afternoon.
Hubo un retraso en el embarque por falta de personal.
C1There was a delay in the shipment due to a lack of staff.
no-show
Also: tricky situation
📝 In Action
Mi cita no vino; me dejó un tremendo embarque.
C1My date didn't come; I was totally stood up.
No me metas en ese embarque, yo no tengo nada que ver.
C2Don't get me into that mess, I have nothing to do with it.
¡Qué embarque! Pensé que nos veríamos a las ocho.
C1What a letdown! I thought we were meeting at eight.
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Words that translate to "embarque" in Spanish:
boarding→cargo→embarkation→loading→no-show→shipment→tricky situation→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: embarque
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the verb 'embarcar,' which combines 'en-' (into) and 'barca' (boat). It originally referred specifically to getting into a small boat.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'embarque' be used for trains or buses?
Technically no. In Spanish, we usually use 'embarque' for planes and ships. For trains and buses, we typically use 'abordaje' or simply say 'subir al tren'.
Is 'embarque' also a verb?
It can be! It is a specific form of the verb 'embarcar' (the subjunctive form), used for wishes or commands like 'Quiero que él embarque' (I want him to board). However, it is most commonly used as a noun.
What is the opposite of 'embarque'?
The opposite is 'desembarque,' which is the process of getting off the plane or ship.