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    Nao (en. Ship)

    /nao/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Vessel or boat used for navigation.
    The explorer's ship crossed the ocean.
    La nao del explorador cruzó el océano.
    Sailing ship used in the Middle Ages and Modern Age.
    The ships were essential for trade in the 16th century.
    Las naos eran esenciales para el comercio en el siglo XVI.
    Typical vessel of maritime discoveries.
    The journey was made on a ship loaded with spices.
    El viaje fue realizado en una nao cargada de especias.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'navis', which means ship.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    warship
    Ship intended for war.
    nao de guerra
    mother ship
    Ship that serves as a base for other vessels.
    nao madre
    on the ship
    Expression used to refer to traveling on a ship.
    en la nao

    Related Words

    ship
    Large vessel, especially for war.
    navío
    boat
    Floating construction for navigation.
    barco
    sailor
    Person who works on a ship.
    marinero

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in some regions to refer to a large-sized ship.
    That ship is a giant nao.
    Ese barco es una nao gigante.
    In fishermen's jargon, a ship can refer to a place to fish.
    Let's go to the ship to see if we catch something today.
    Vamos a la nao a ver si atrapamos algo hoy.