passeio de barco
/paˈsej.u d͡ʒi ˈbaʁ.ku/word by word
A boat ride in Portuguese is passeio de barco.
The phrase passeio de barco is used to describe a recreational trip on a boat. While the word passeio can mean a walk or a stroll, combining it with de barco specifies the activity is on a boat.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of passeio (stroll/ride/outing) and de barco (of/by boat).
Which one should you use?
If the ride is specifically in a motorboat or speedboat, you can replace barco with lancha to say passeio de lancha.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, especially in Brazil, Passeio de Escuna is a way to say boat ride.
Did you know?
- The word barco shares an ancient lineage with the Egyptian word baare, tracing back to roots used in the Nile valley.
- In many Portuguese-speaking coastal areas, a passeio is often viewed as a social event rather than just a mode of transport, often involving food and music.
- The Portuguese passeio is a close relative of the Spanish paseo, both reflecting a cultural emphasis on the leisurely stroll.
Examples in context
- Certa manhã, os Tullochs levaram os jogadores num passeio de barco e ofereceram-lhes a oportunidade de participar de uma atividade costeira clássica: a apanha de amêijoas. Sobre um banco de areia molhado, McNeil usou um ancinho para cavar um pouco em busca do marisco.One morning, the Tullochs treated the players to a boat ride and a chance to engage in a classic coastal activity: clamming. While standing on a wet sandbar, McNeil used a rake to dig down a bit to look for the shellfish.This sentence uses passeio de barco to describe a recreational outing involving a coastal activity.Tatoeba #12216293 by Cangarejo, translation #12216291 by Cangarejo
- Eu adoraria fazer um passeio de barco pelo rio Douro.I would love to take a boat ride along the Douro River.
- Os passeios de escuna em Angra dos Reis são realmente deslumbrantes.The boat rides in Angra dos Reis are truly stunning.
- O passeio de barco foi muito relaxante.The boat ride was very relaxing.
- Queremos fazer um passeio de barco amanhã.We want to go on a boat ride tomorrow.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are planning their vacation at the beach.
- BeatrizLucas, vamos fazer um passeio de barco?Lucas, shall we go on a boat ride?
- LucasSim, eu adoraria fazer um passeio de barco.Yes, I would love to go on a boat ride.
- BeatrizO mar está muito calmo hoje.The sea is very calm today.
- LucasEntão o passeio de barco será perfeito.Then the boat ride will be perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (passeio, de, barco) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries barco, de, passeio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
