Spanish Conversation · Level 10
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Spanish word
barquero
Pronunciation
IPA/baɾˈkeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounferryman
Example
El barquero nos cobró cinco euros por cruzar el río.
The ferryman charged us five euros to take us across the river.
More examples
Mi abuelo fue barquero hasta que se jubiló.
My grandfather was a ferryman until he retired.
Core concept
Boat operator who transports passengers across short rivers or canals.
Common phrases
trabajar de barquero
work as a ferryman
ser barquero
be a ferryman
Similar words
lanchero: Drives a motorboat or launch to move passengers or goods across short stretches of water.
remero: Propels a boat by rowing with oars, supplying forward motion manually.
marinero: Serves as crew on a ship, handling navigation and deck work during trips.
gondolero: Guides a gondola while carrying sightseers through narrow city canals.
Definition in Spanish
Trabajador que realiza el servicio de transporte en una barca, especialmente para cruzar ríos o canales cortos.
Word origin
Derived from barca 'small boat' plus -ero, an agentive suffix that forms nouns meaning someone who works with or manages the named thing.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for short, informal crossings, while larger scheduled ferry services are usually called transbordador or ferry rather than barquero.
Other meanings
- boatmannoun