No. 3,107 in Portuguese
barco
Boat.
In a sentence
O barco navegou suavemente pelo rio.
The boat sailed smoothly along the river.
In this sentence, 'barco' refers to a mode of transportation in water, emphasizing its function as a vessel or ship.
Comprei um barco pequeno para pescar nos fins de semana.
I bought a small boat to fish on weekends.
Here, 'barco' is used to represent the idea of a personal item for recreation, highlighting its use in leisure activities.
Os pescadores puxaram o barco para a terra ao anoitecer.
The fishermen pulled the boat onto the shore at dusk.
This usage of 'barco' focuses on its utilitarian role in facilitating fishing and daily work for people.
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