How to Say "motorboat" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “motorboat” is “lancha” — A2 level.
Examples
Queremos alquilar una lancha para ir a la isla.
We want to rent a motorboat to go to the island.
La lancha cruzó el lago rápidamente.
The boat crossed the lake quickly.
El pescador subió sus redes a la lancha.
The fisherman put his nets onto the boat.
It's a Feminine Word
Even though it doesn't refer to a person, 'lancha' is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it, and make sure adjectives match: 'la lancha pequeña' (the small boat).
Lancha vs. Barco
Use 'lancha' for small, motorized boats you might see at a lake or beach. Use 'barco' for larger ships or vessels. If it's small and has a motor, 'lancha' is your best bet!
The Wrong Gender
Mistake: “El lancha es rápido.”
Correction: La lancha es rápida. Remember that 'lancha' is feminine, so both the article (la) and the description (rápida) must end in 'a'.
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