How to Say "liner" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “liner” is “buque” — use 'buque' when referring to a large ship, especially a passenger or cargo vessel that travels across oceans..
buque
/BOO-keh//ˈbuke/
Examples
El buque de crucero llegó al puerto esta mañana.
The cruise liner arrived at the port this morning.
El buque de carga atraviesa el océano.
The cargo ship crosses the ocean.
Varios buques de guerra están anclados en el puerto.
Several warships are anchored in the port.
El Titanic fue el buque más famoso de su época.
The Titanic was the most famous vessel of its time.
It's a Masculine Noun
Even though it ends in 'e', this word is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el buque'.
Size Matters
While 'barco' can be any size, 'buque' specifically refers to large, solid ships used for transport or military purposes.
Buque vs. Bote
Mistake: “Using 'buque' for a small rowing boat.”
Correction: Use 'bote' or 'barca' for small boats. 'Buque' is only for large, impressive ships.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “La buque.”
Correction: El buque. Words ending in -e don't have a fixed rule, so you have to memorize that this one is masculine.
lápiz
Examples
Ella usa un lápiz de ojos para definir su mirada.
She uses an eyeliner pencil to define her eyes.
Ship vs. Makeup
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