Bergantines (en. Brigantines)

/berɡanˈtines/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sailing vessel with two masts.
Brigantines were widely used in the commercial navy of the 18th century.
Los bergantines eran muy utilizados en la marina comercial del siglo XVIII.
Warship with two masts that is very agile.
During the battle, the brigantines demonstrated their speed at sea.
Durante la batalla, los bergantines demostraron su rapidez en el mar.
Sail that is placed on the mast of a brigantine.
The captain ordered to hoist the sails of the brigantine to take advantage of the wind.
El capitán ordenó izar las velas del bergantín para aprovechar el viento.

Etymology

From the French 'brigantin', which in turn comes from the English 'brigantine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

navigation of bergantines
A way of navigating using vessels of the brigantine type.
navegación de bergantines
to sail in a brigantine
Expression that refers to the journey on this type of ship.
andar en bergantín

Related Words

boat
Vessel of any type that navigates in water.
barco
mast
Vertical structure of a ship where the sails are hoisted.
mástil
navy
Set of vessels and activities related to navigation.
marina

Slang Meanings

To use cunning to achieve goals.
The politician navigated like a brigantine among the opinions of the people.
El político navegaba como un bergantín entre las opiniones del pueblo.
To be quick in making decisions.
In the meeting, she moved like a brigantine, evading difficult questions.
En la reunión, ella se movía como un bergantín, eludiendo las preguntas difíciles.