Spanish word for Dingy

Question

Hello, I'm trying to find a spanish word for dingy or small boat. Any help would be appreciated. So far I've found Patera, chalupa (which sounds like a TV ad for a stuffed tortilla and guadano. We're getting a new dingy or tender and want to put a name on it. Thanks in advance. Liz

Answer 1

Dunia, Thank you for your reply. Now I've heard lancha twice, that sounds good but so does chalupa. Thanks, Liz

Answer 2

Heidita, Thank you so much for your reply. I appreciate all the help I can get. Liz

Answer 3

I've heard the word "chalupa" many times, although I can't specify the context (it is a small boat). I think it is more formal than "lancha".

Answer 4

Dingy: lancha, zodiac

We often use them for diving!!

patera sounds really bad over here as it is the boat on which immigrants come over from Africa.

i don't know chalupa.