Spanish word

patrullera

Pronunciation

IPA/patɾuˈʝeɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpatrol boat

Example

La patrullera rescató a los pescadores.

The patrol boat rescued the fishermen.

Illustration for patrullera (patrol boat)

More examples

La patrullera patrullaba la costa al amanecer.

The patrol boat was patrolling the coast at dawn.

Core concept

Small official boat used by maritime authorities to patrol coastal waters and perform rescues.

Common phrases

  • la patrullera costera

    coastal patrol boat

  • la patrullera policial

    police patrol boat

Similar words

barco: Seagoing vessel carrying people or cargo along coasts and rivers.
lancha: Small, fast motorboat used near coasts and on rivers for short trips.
bote: Small, simple boat propelled by oars or a tiny engine for short trips.
buque: Large ship for long-distance commercial or military voyages.

Definition in Spanish

Barco pequeño empleado por guardias marítimos o la guardia costera para patrullar, interceptar y auxiliar embarcaciones cerca de la costa.

Word origin

Derived from patrulla 'patrol' plus the agentive suffix -era, with patrulla itself borrowed into Spanish from French patrouille.

Usage tips

  • When speaking of a sea vessel specify patrulla marítima, lancha patrullera, or patrulla de la guardia costera since patrulla alone can suggest a land patrol or patrol car.

Other meanings

  • patrol officernoun

Related words

  • patrullapatrolnoun
  • patrullarpatrolverb
  • patrullajepatrollingnoun

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