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/ˈbaɾka/

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Translation

small boat, rowing boat

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Word origin

From Late Latin barca ('small boat'). The same root gives English 'barque' and 'barge'.

Origin
Latin
Root
barca
English cognates
barque, barge

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralbarcas

Examples

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We crossed the lake in a small boat.

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The fisherman tied the boat to the jetty.

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The boat rocked gently with the waves.

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Can we hire a boat for this afternoon?

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The children were playing near the boats on the shore.

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This word is taught in chapter 48, lesson 6: barca, tacto, predicador and 7 more words.