No. 6,604 in Spanish
cayuco
A small, narrow boat or canoe, often made of wood.
In a sentence
El pescador utiliza un cayuco para navegar en el río.
The fisherman uses a cayuco to navigate the river.
In this context, 'cayuco' refers to a type of simple boat, traditionally used in rivers or by local fishermen.
Al turista le encantó observar los cayucos en la laguna.
The tourist loved observing the cayucos on the lagoon.
Here, 'cayucos' are depicted as traditional watercraft, often seen in local or natural environments, admired for their cultural or aesthetic value.
Se asustaron cuando el cayuco se tambaleó en medio del lago.
They got scared when the cayuco wobbled in the middle of the lake.
In this usage, 'cayuco' highlights the precariousness or simplicity of the boat, suggesting that it may be unsteady or challenging to handle in certain situations.
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