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    Estribor (en. Starboard)

    /es.tɾi.βoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The right side of a vessel when viewed from bow to stern.
    The captain ordered to turn to starboard.
    El capitán ordenó girar hacia estribor.
    The part of the ship that is located in the direction of the helmsman's right hand.
    The cargo was secured on starboard.
    La carga se amarró en estribor.
    Used to designate the part of the boat where certain maneuvers are performed.
    The engines on starboard need to be checked.
    Hay que revisar los motores en estribor.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'straborem', which means side or flank.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    veer to starboard
    Change the direction of the ship to the right.
    virar a estribor
    to be on starboard
    To sail with the right side of the vessel facing the wind.
    andar por estribor

    Related Words

    port
    Left side of a ship.
    babor
    bow
    Front part of a vessel.
    proa
    stern
    Back part of a vessel.
    popa

    Slang Meanings

    Orientation in navigation.
    Whenever we go out, I tell myself: 'Let's stay on starboard.'
    Siempre que salimos, me digo a mí mismo: 'Vamos a mantenernos en estribor.'
    Care or attention in everyday life.
    In this business, one must always be on starboard to avoid problems.
    En este negocio, siempre hay que estar en estribor para evitar problemas.