lancha

Portuguese

Pronunciation

(Portugal, Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈlɐ̃.ʃɐ/

Etymology 1

From Malay lancar (“agile”), itself probably from Portuguese lançar.

Noun

lancha f (plural lanchas)

(nautical) any small and fast boat
(nautical) motorboat

Descendants

→ Catalan: llanxa
→ English: launch
→ Spanish: lancha

Etymology 2

Verb

lancha

third-person singular (ele and ela, also used with você and others) present indicative of lanchar

second-person singular (tu, sometimes used with você) affirmative imperative of lanchar

Spanish

Etymology

From Portuguese, from Malay lancar (“quick, nimble”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈlant͡ʃa/, [ˈlãnʲt͡ʃa]

Noun

lancha f (plural lanchas)

boat
launch (boat)

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