yate
“yate” means “yacht” in Spanish (a private luxury boat used for pleasure or racing).
yacht
Also: pleasure boat
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Vimos un yate enorme en el puerto de Marbella.
A2We saw a huge yacht in the port of Marbella.
Mi sueño es viajar por el mundo en un yate.
A2My dream is to travel the world on a yacht.
El millonario compró un yate de lujo con diez camarotes.
B1The millionaire bought a luxury yacht with ten cabins.
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Borrowed from the English word 'yacht', which originally comes from the Dutch word 'jacht' (meaning 'hunt' or 'speed').
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'yate' always have a motor?
Usually, yes. In modern Spanish, 'yate' implies a motorized luxury vessel, though some large sailing vessels used for pleasure can also be called 'yates de vela'.
Is the 'y' pronounced like a 'j'?
It depends on the region! In many places like Mexico or Spain, it sounds like the 'y' in 'yes'. In Argentina or Uruguay, it might sound like 'sh' or 'zh'.