verb
zarpar
set sail
Es cuando un barco comienza su viaje y se aleja del puerto moviéndose por el mar.
Word: zarpar
Meaning in English:
"Zarpar" is a Spanish verb that means to set sail or to weigh anchor. It refers to the action of a ship or boat leaving the dock or port and beginning its journey on the water.
Explanation:
- The verb "zarpar" is primarily used in maritime contexts.
- It describes the moment when a vessel stops being moored and starts moving away from the shore.
- Example: El barco zarpó a las ocho de la mañana. (The ship set sail at eight in the morning.)
Word Parts:
- Root: "zarp-"
The verb is regular and conjugates according to standard -ar verb endings.
Spanish synonyms:
- partir (to depart) – more general, can be used for ships or any departure.
- salir (to leave/go out) – also more general.
- levantar anclas (to weigh anchor) – a phrase directly equivalent in meaning.
Spanish antonyms:
- atracar (to dock, to moor) – meaning to come into port and tie the boat up.
- anclar (to anchor) – which is the action of stopping and securing the ship in place.
In summary, zarpar uniquely applies to boats setting off from a dock and embarking on a trip, mainly in nautical contexts.
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Examples
El barco zarpó del puerto a medianoche.verb
The ship set sail from the port at midnight.
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