barcos
1. Small vessels designed for water transportation, typically smaller than ships
The fishermen sailed their boats out to sea early in the morning.
Os pescadores navegaram seus barcos para o mar cedo pela manhã.
2. Watercraft powered by oars, sails, or motors for recreation or transport
We rented boats for the weekend to explore the lake.
Alugamos barcos para o fim de semana para explorar o lago.
3. Third person singular present tense of the verb 'to boat'
He boats every summer in the Caribbean.
Ele navega todos os verões no Caribe.
In Brazil, boating culture is significant in coastal regions and along the Amazon River. The word 'barcos' is universally understood, while in more specific contexts like maritime industries, 'embarcações' is preferred. In the United States, recreational boating is a popular leisure activity, especially around lakes and coastal areas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to rock the boat - causar problemas or criar dificuldades
in the same boat - na mesma situação
miss the boat - perder uma oportunidade
to boat someone - dar uma carona de barco a alguém
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