subir(se) a un barco
go up to a boat
The phrase 'subir(se) a un barco' in Spanish translates to 'go up to a boat' in English. It is a verb phrase commonly used in relation to boating and marine activities. It implies the action of getting on a boat, either from a dock, beach, or from another boat. This phrase is part of common Spanish vocabulary and is often used in conversation and writing in contexts relating to travel, work or sport activities involving boats.
Example sentences using: subir(se) a un barco
Voy a subirme a un barco para viajar a España.
I'm going to get on a boat to travel to Spain.
This sentence uses the reflexive form, 'subirme', of the verb 'subir'. The verb is placed before the noun, demonstrating that the speaker is the one performing the action of getting on the boat. The act of getting on a boat is part of the plan to travel to Spain.
Me gusta subirme a un barco y observar el mar.
I like to get on a boat and watch the sea.
In this sentence, the speaker expresses a preference ('me gusta'), followed by the reflexive action of getting on a boat ('subirme a un barco'). The construction 'me gusta' (I like) typically is followed by the infinitive form of a verb, in this case, 'subirme' (to get on). After 'subirme a un barco', another action ('observar el mar' - to watch the sea) is included, indicating what the speaker likes to do when on the boat.
Son las seis de la mañana, es hora de subir a un barco.
It's six in the morning, it's time to get on a boat.
This sentence sets a specific time and then uses 'es hora de' (it's time to) to indicate what action should be taken at that time. The verb 'subir' is used here to describe the act of getting on a boat. Note that in this case, 'subir' is not reflexive, as the focus is on the action of getting on a boat, rather than who is performing the action.