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    Balandro (en. Sloop)

    /baˈlandɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Light vessel with a flat bottom, used mainly in rivers and coastal areas.
    The balandro is ideal for sailing along the coast, where the waters are calmer.
    El balandro es ideal para navegar en la costa, donde las aguas son más tranquilas.
    Type of boat characterized by having an elongated hull and a large sail.
    At the port, we saw several balandros ready to head out to compete.
    En el puerto, vimos varios balandros listos para salir a competir.
    Vessel usually associated with shallow waters and easy handling.
    The balandro is perfectly suited for sailing in inland waters.
    El balandro se adapta perfectamente a la navegación en aguas interiores.

    Etymology

    From Italian 'balandro', which means small boat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sail in a balandro
    To sail in a light vessel in shallow waters.
    navegar en balandro
    on board a balandro
    To be inside a vessel of this type.
    a bordo de un balandro

    Related Words

    boat
    Larger vessel used for naval transport.
    barco
    yacht
    Recreational vessel, generally more luxurious than a balandro.
    yate

    Slang Meanings

    A calm and relaxing trip on water.
    We took a balandro to spend the day at the beach worry-free.
    Tomamos un balandro para pasar el día en la playa sin preocupaciones.
    Referring to someone who acts carefree.
    That guy is a balandro, always sailing around aimlessly.
    Ese tipo es un balandro, siempre navegando sin rumbo.