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    Bergantines (en. Brigs)

    /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.