Batel (en. Rowboat)

/ba'tel/

Synonyms

Colloquial expression to refer to an impromptu or group trip.

Tomorrow we’ll take a skiff to the beach with friends.

Mañana haremos un batel a la playa con los amigos.

Humorous use to refer to situations where someone feels unprotected or in danger like being in a skiff in the middle of the ocean.

I feel like I’m in a skiff in the middle of the sea while giving this presentation.

Me siento como en un batel en medio del mar al dar esta presentación.