ferri

fe-rree/ˈferi/

“ferri” means “ferry” in Spanish (A large boat for transporting people and vehicles.).

ferry

Also: shuttle boat

Latin America

Tomo el ferri cada mañana para ir a trabajar.

I take the ferry every morning to go to work.

¿A qué hora sale el próximo ferri hacia Ibiza?

What time does the next ferry to Ibiza leave?

Pudimos subir el coche al ferri sin problemas.

We were able to get the car onto the ferry without any problems.

Words that translate to "ferri" in Spanish:

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Which of these is the correct way to say 'The ferries' in Spanish?

👥 Word Family▼

🎵 Rhymes▼

berri

📚 Etymology▼

A Spanish adaptation of the English word 'ferry'. It was officially adopted by the Spanish language academy to match Spanish spelling rules.

First recorded: 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: ferryFrench: ferry

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Can I use 'ferry' with a 'y' when writing in Spanish?

It is very common to see it spelled with a 'y' in informal contexts, but in formal writing or exams, you should use 'ferri'.

Is a 'ferri' only for people?

No, a ferri usually transports both people and vehicles, like cars and trucks.

Is 'ferri' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?

Yes, but in some places like Mexico or Argentina, you might hear 'transbordador' more frequently for the same thing.