el barco
the boat
Example Sentence
El barco pasa lejos y deja una línea blanca.
The boat passes far away and leaves a white line.
Meaning
El barco means "the boat" or "ship" in a general sense. At the beach, it can be a small boat offshore or a larger vessel passing by.
Common Phrases
- subir al barco — to get on the boat
- un barco lejos — a boat far away
Example
El barco pasa lejos de la costa.
The boat passes far from the coast.
Common Mistake
Mixing prepositions: en el barco (on/in the boat) vs al barco (to the boat). Correct movement idea: subir al barco.