steamer

a large ship that carries passengers or goods across the sea

barco de vapor, transbordador

Collocations steamer service

• The steamer left port at dawn.

  El barco de vapor salió del puerto al amanecer.

a cooking pot with a lid that allows steam to escape, used for steaming food

olla de vapor, cacerola para cocer al vapor

Collocations steamer basket

• She cooked the vegetables in a steamer.

  Ella cocinó las verduras en una olla de vapor.

a type of coat or jacket made of thin material, worn in hot weather

chaqueta ligera, abrigo de verano

Collocations summer steamer

• He wore a light steamer on the beach.

  Él llevaba una chaqueta ligera en la playa.

a journey by steamship or train

viaje en barco de vapor o tren

Collocations steamer ticket

• They took a steamer to the island.

  Tomaron un barco de vapor hacia la isla.

a package sent by mail, especially one that contains clothes or other personal items

paquete por correo, bulto

Collocations steamer trunk

• She received a steamer from her aunt.

  Recibió un paquete de su tía.