Bergantin (en. Brig)

/beɾˈɡantin/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Type of merchant ship with two masts.

The brigantine was used for trade in the 18th century.

El bergantin fue utilizado para el comercio en el siglo XVIII.

Sailboats generally smaller than a warship.

We sailed on a brigantine during our vacation.

Navegamos en un bergantín durante nuestras vacaciones.

Historically used for exploration and transportation.

Brigantines were common among explorers of the New World.

Los bergantines eran comunes entre los exploradores del Nuevo Mundo.

From Italian 'bergantino', diminutive of 'bergante', which refers to a type of ship.

to sail in a brigantine

To make a maritime journey in a ship of the brigantine type.

navegar en un bergantín

to build a brigantine

To manufacture or design a specific ship of this type.

construir un bergantín

to employ a brigantine in trade

To use a brigantine for commercial activities at sea.

emplear un bergantín en comercio

sailboat

Ship that uses sails to navigate.

velero

vessel

Any type of boat or ship.

embarcación

cargo ship

Ship specifically designed to transport goods.

barco de carga

Colloquial term referring to a small boat.

That brigantine is so small it looks like a toy.

Ese bergantín es tan pequeño que parece un juguete.

Used in the context of maritime adventures.

We boarded a brigantine to have great adventures.

Nos embarcamos en un bergantín para vivir grandes aventuras.