English–Spanish
“boat” in Spanish
How to say “boat” in Spanish
“Boat” in Spanish is barco.
Vessel that carries people, cargo, or fishing gear across water.
Example sentences with barco
El barco sale del puerto a las ocho.
The boat leaves the port at eight.
Tips for using barco
- For small recreational craft Spanish speakers usually say bote or lancha, and buque is used for large commercial or naval ships, so choosing barco versus these terms affects register.
Other Spanish words for “boat”
Vamos en barca al otro lado del río.
We are going by boat to the other side of the river.