Translation
launch, motorboat, dinghy
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Word origin
From Portuguese lancha, thought to derive from Malay lancharan ('fast boat'), from lanchar ('quick'). English 'launch' (a type of boat) shares the same origin.
- Origin
- Portuguese
- Root
- lancha
- English cognates
- launch
Grammar
Examples
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We crossed the river in a small boat.
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The motorboat took us to the island.
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The fishermen went out to sea in their boat.
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We hired a boat to go around the lake.
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The rescue boat arrived very quickly.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 51, lesson 6: lancha, puntuación, víspera and 7 more words.