Buques (en. Ships)

/ˈbuke̞s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Large vessel used for navigation and transporting cargo.

Merchant ships sail all around the world.

Los buques mercantes navegan por todo el mundo.

Warship or military vessel.

The warship participated in the naval maneuver.

El buque de guerra participó en la maniobra naval.

Large vessel for performing work at sea or for transporting passengers.

Cruise ships offer luxuries to their passengers.

Los buques de crucero ofrecen lujos a sus pasajeros.

From the Latin 'buccus', meaning 'vessel' or 'container'.

Tourist ships

Vessels designed for recreational trips.

buques turísticos

Cargo ships

Specific boats for transporting goods.

buques de carga

To set a ship to sea

To initiate the journey of a ship.

hacer a un buque

Boat

Smaller craft than a ship.

barco

Vessel

Large boat, generally a warship.

navío

Craft

Any type of means of water transport.

embarcación

Refers to a great trip on a ship with friends.

We're going to take a 'buque' next summer.

Vamos a hacer un 'buque' el próximo verano.

Colloquial use to describe a person who travels on a ship.

He is a 'buquero', always ready to set sail.

Él es un 'buquero', siempre listo para zarpar.