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    Bajel (en. Ship)

    /ˈbaxel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A vessel larger than a boat, generally used for commerce.
    The vessel arrived at the port loaded with products.
    El bajel llegó al puerto cargado de productos.
    Warship in ancient times.
    The war vessels patrolled the coasts.
    Los bajeles de guerra patrullaban las costas.
    Archaic term for referring to a ship.
    The vessel was lost in the storm.
    El bajel se perdió en la tormenta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'navicula', which means 'boat' or 'ship'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set sail
    To embark on a journey by ship.
    tocar el bajel
    cargo vessel
    Ship used to transport goods.
    bajel de carga
    war vessel
    Military ship used in conflicts.
    bajel de guerra

    Related Words

    ship
    See the vessel used for navigation.
    barco
    craft
    Synonym of vessel in navigation contexts.
    nave
    watercraft
    Any type of vehicle that navigates on water.
    embarcación

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term for referring to an old ship.
    That vessel is no longer safe to set sail.
    Ese bajel ya no es seguro para zarpar.
    Used in some places to refer to a boat trip.
    We are going to make a voyage down the river this weekend.
    Vamos a hacer un bajel por el río este fin de semana.