estribor

es-tree-BORestɾiˈβoɾ

“estribor” means “starboard” in Spanish (The right-hand side of a vessel when facing forward.).

starboard

Also: right side

NounmB2

A colorful sailboat viewed from behind, with the right side of the boat highlighted in bright green to indicate starboard.

📝 In Action

Gira el timón hacia estribor para evitar la boya.

Turn the helm to starboard to avoid the buoy.

Vimos una ballena por la banda de estribor.

We saw a whale on the starboard side.

Las luces verdes siempre indican el lado de estribor de la embarcación.

Green lights always indicate the starboard side of the vessel.

Word Connections

Antonyms

babor (port (left side))

Common Collocations

a estribor – to starboard
banda de estribor – starboard side
virar a estribor – to veer/turn to starboard

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "estribor" in Spanish:

right side→starboard→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estribor

Question 1 of 3

If you are standing on a boat facing the front, which side is 'estribor'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

babor(port (left side)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

amor calor vapor

📚 Etymology▼

From the Old French word 'estribord', which originally comes from Old Dutch 'stierboord' meaning 'steering side.' This is because ancient ships were steered with a paddle on the right side.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: starboardFrench: tribordPortuguese: estibordo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'estribor' change if I turn around and face the back of the boat?

No. Like 'starboard' in English, 'estribor' is fixed to the boat's orientation, not yours. It is always the side that is on the right when facing the front (proa).

Is it used for cars or only boats?

In Spanish, it is strictly for boats and airplanes. For a car, you would just say 'el lado derecho' (the right side).

How can I remember the difference between babor and estribor?

Think of the word 'derecha' (right). It has an 'r' just like 'estribor'. 'Izquierda' (left) is 'babor' (both have the letter 'b' in their sound/shape in some memory tricks).