When to use "barco"? When to use "barca"?
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When I was watching video 2.7, I learned a word "el barco." But in the example sentence it gave, another word "barca" was used for "boat"--"Fuimos a bucear por barca." Why does "barca" replace "barco" here?
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updated Apr 21, 2013
posted by joygogo
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Barca means small boat whereas barco refers to a larger type boat. The lesson probably needs to clarify this difference.
updated Apr 21, 2013
posted by gohern
Oh, I see. Thanks! - joygogo, Apr 21, 2013
It's not the same as in English, is it? A boat is always a she. - kirk1, Apr 21, 2013
true - gohern, Apr 21, 2013
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As Gohern says. There are also villages called ' La barca' but I've never come acrossa village called ' El Barco'. Don't know why!
Example: La Barca de Vejer.
updated Apr 21, 2013
posted by annierats
