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masculine

/ˈbaɾko/

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Translation

boat, ship, vessel

Word origin

From Late Latin barca ('small boat'), itself perhaps from an Egyptian or Greek source. English 'barge' and 'bark' (a kind of ship) come from the same word.

Origin
Latin
Root
barca
English cognates
barge, bark

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralbarcos

Examples

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The ship left the harbour early in the morning.

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We boarded the ship and set off towards the southern islands.

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The fishing boat returned to port loaded with fish.

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We took a boat to cross to the other side of the lake.

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My uncle made his own boat in the garage.

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This word is part of lesson 13.