Lanchas (en. Boats)

/lan.tʃas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Light vessel, generally motorized, used in rivers and seas.

Boats can be very fast and are used for water sports.

Las lanchas pueden ser muy rápidas y se usan para deportes acuáticos.

Small boat typically used for fishing.

Fishermen left early in their boats.

Los pescadores salieron temprano en sus lanchas.

Vessel for transporting passengers in inland waters.

Boats are common in lakes for transporting tourists.

Las lanchas son comunes en los lagos para transportar turistas.

From Old Spanish 'lancha', which comes from the Arabic term 'lánça', related to boats.

to ride in boats

To refer to sailing in this type of vessel.

andar en lanchas

fast boats

Boats designed for high speed.

lanchas rápidas

fishing boats

Boats specifically used for fishing.

lanchas de pesca

boat

Larger vessel, generally used for long journeys.

barco

kayak

Light and narrow vessel, propelled with oars.

kayak

yacht

Larger recreational vessel, usually luxurious.

yate

Fast boats

Fast boats are perfect for weekend getaways.

Las lanchas rápidas son perfectas para escapadas de fin de semana.

Luxury boats

Some have luxury boats to enjoy on exclusive beaches.

Algunos tienen lanchas de lujo para disfrutar en playas exclusivas.