yate
yah-teh
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender of 'yate'
Even though this word ends in 'e', it is masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el yate'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't say 'la yate'
Mistake: "La yate es blanca."
Correction: El yate es blanco.
⭐ Usage Tips
Yate vs. Barco
While all yachts are boats (barcos), not all boats are yachts. Use 'yate' specifically when the boat is for private leisure and usually looks expensive.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: yate
Question 1 of 2
Which article should you use with 'yate'?
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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'.