kayak
/kaˈʝak/masculine
The Spanish word for a type of small boat, kayak, is kayak. Wiktionary also lists kayac and cayac.
Meaning: a type of small boat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| kayak | /kaˈʝak/ | masculine |
| kayac | /kaʝak/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| cayac | /kaʝak/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and requires the masculine article el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈʝak/
Did you know?
- The word kayak is considered a 'extranjerismo adaptado' because it has been integrated into the Spanish dictionary despite its Inuit origins.
- While kayak is the standard term, Spanish speakers in certain regions may use piragua to describe similar small boats, though this often refers to indigenous dugout canoes.
- While kayak is the standard spelling, you may see it spelled as cayac in older or more technical maritime texts.
Examples in context
- "Kayak" es un ejemplo de palíndromo."Kayak" is an example of a palindrome.This sentence shows that kayak is an example of a palindrome.Tatoeba #557673 by Shishir, translation #518184 by FeuDRenais
- Kayak esquimotaje en las aguas bravas es un técnico avanzado.Rolling a kayak in white water is an advanced skill.This sentence uses kayak to discuss the skill of rolling in white water.Tatoeba #2688427 by catcher, translation #2686425 by catcher
- El caiac es un deporte acuático muy popular en la Costa Brava.Kayaking is a very popular water sport on the Costa Brava.
- ¡Vamos a pasar el día en la playa remando en una piragua!Let's spend the day at the beach paddling in a kayak!
- El kayak es muy ligero.The kayak is very light.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a lake preparing for a trip.
- Mateo¿Dónde dejaste el kayak?Where did you leave the kayak?
- MaríaEstá junto a la orilla.It is by the shore.
- MateoPerfecto, vamos a remar.Perfect, let's go rowing.
- María¡Sí, el agua está tranquila!Yes, the water is calm!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kayak” translations and entries kayak, kayac, cayac, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
