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"Barca" is a form of "barca", a noun which is often translated as "boat". "Buque" is a form of "buque", a noun which is often translated as "ship". Learn more about the difference between "barca" and "buque" below.
la barca(
bahr
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kah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (transport)
el buque(
boo
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keh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).