fragata
frigate
The Spanish word 'fragata' translates to 'frigate' in English. A frigate is a type of warship, usually characterized by its speed, maneuverability, and light armor. Originally, in the age of sail, they were a sailing warship with a single continuous gun deck. In modern usage, the term often refers to slightly smaller vessels compared to destroyers. Frigates are often used to protect other warships and merchant-marine ships, especially as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups, and merchant convoys.
Example sentences using: fragata
La fragata es un tipo de barco usado comúnmente en el siglo XVIII.
The frigate is a type of ship commonly used in the 18th century.
In this example, 'fragata' is used in its most common sense to refer to a kind of warship. It emphasizes that this boat type was commonly used in the 18th century.
El capitán de la fragata tiene mucha experiencia.
The captain of the frigate has a lot of experience.
Here, 'fragata' is used to denote a specific ship, the one to which the experienced captain belongs. This phrase gives an idea that the captain has gathered his experience particularly by commanding a frigate.
La fragata real es un ave marina del Pacífico tropical.
The royal frigate is a seabird of the tropical Pacific.
In this sentence, 'fragata' is used to refer to a species of bird called 'royal frigate'. This shows that 'fragata' can also be part of the common name for certain bird species, not only a type of ship.