yacht

BrE /jɒt/ AmE /jɑːt/

noun en → es

1 BOAT [singular] B2

a large, expensive boat for pleasure sailing or racing

yate

Collocations charter a yacht · sailing yacht

  • They chartered a yacht for their holiday.

    Alquilaron un yate para sus vacaciones.

2 COMPETITION [singular] C1

a race between sailing boats or yachts

regata, carrera de veleros

Collocations yacht race · yacht competition

  • The yacht race is a highlight of the summer season.

    La regata de yates es un punto culminante de la temporada de verano.