botavara
boom
The word 'botavara' in Spanish translates to 'boom' in English, a term used mainly in sailing. It primarily refers to the horizontal pole that extends from the bottom of the mast on a sailboat. A boom is used to control the angle of the sails and helps in maximizing the use of wind power. This term is vital within the nautical community, both for Spanish and English speakers.
Example sentences using: botavara
El viento empujó la botavara hacia mí.
The wind pushed the boom towards me.
This sentence is used in the context of sailing where a 'boom' is a horizontal pole used to extend the bottom of a ship's sail.
Debemos ajustar la botavara para cambiar la dirección.
We need to adjust the boom to change direction.
Here, the sentence is depicting the common boating function of manipulating the position of the 'boom' (botavara), to change the wind's effect on the sail and subsequently the direction of the boat.
La botavara golpeó mi cabeza cuando cambiamos de rumbo.
The boom hit my head when we changed course.
In this sentence, 'boom' refers to a piece of equipment on a boat. If not careful when changing the boat's direction ('course'), the boom (botavara) can swing around, potentially causing injury.