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    Yacht (en. Yacht)

    /jat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Vessel used for leisure and recreational sailing.
    The luxury yacht was cruising the waters of the Mediterranean.
    El yate de lujo surcaba las aguas del Mediterráneo.
    Vessel smaller than a ship, used mainly for pleasure.
    They rented a yacht to spend the weekend at the coast.
    Alquilaron un yate para pasar el fin de semana en la costa.
    Vessel akin to a motorboat or sailing boat.
    The yacht had all the amenities necessary for a pleasant stay.
    El yate tenía todas las comodidades necesarias para una estancia placentera.

    Etymology

    From the English 'yacht', which comes from the Dutch 'jacht', meaning 'hunt'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sail in a yacht
    To take a ride on a yacht.
    navegar en yate
    luxury yacht
    A yacht that offers high-end services and amenities.
    yate de lujo
    to rent a yacht
    To hire a yacht for personal or recreational use.
    alquilar un yate

    Related Words

    sail
    Fabric used to harness wind in sailing.
    vela
    marina
    Facility where boats are moored and maintained.
    marina
    sailing
    Action of sailing in a boat or vessel.
    navegación

    Slang Meanings

    Recreational vessel
    We are going to take our recreational vessel to the harbor this weekend.
    Vamos a llevar nuestra nave de recreo al puerto este fin de semana.
    Party boat
    We organized a party on my brother's party boat.
    Organizamos una fiesta en el barco de fiesta de mi hermano.