caravels

[US]/ˈkærəvəlz/
[UK]/ˈkærəvəlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Navios leves e rápidos utilizados por exploradores espanhóis e portugueses do século XVI.

Phrases & Collocations

sailing caravels

nau caravelas

portuguese caravels

caravelas portuguesas

caravels sailed

caravelas navegaram

building caravels

construção de caravelas

large caravels

grandes caravelas

caravels explored

caravelas exploraram

caravels arrived

caravelas chegaram

spanish caravels

caravelas espanholas

Example Sentences

the portuguese relied on caravels to explore the african coast.

Os portugueses dependiam de caravelas para explorar a costa africana.

christopher columbus sailed across the atlantic in three caravels.

Christopher Colombo navegou pelo Atlântico em três caravelas.

these caravels were smaller and faster than traditional large ships.

Essas caravelas eram menores e mais rápidas do que os navios grandes tradicionais.

the caravels' maneuverability allowed them to navigate shallow waters.

A manobrabilidade das caravelas permitiu que navegassem em águas rasas.

european powers commissioned the construction of new caravels.

the caravels carried explorers, traders, and missionaries.

As caravelas transportavam exploradores, comerciantes e missionários.

portuguese caravels established trade routes to the east.

the caravels' lateen sails provided excellent windward performance.

As velas latinas das caravelas proporcionavam excelente desempenho a vento.

many caravels were equipped with cannons for defense.

Muitas caravelas estavam equipadas com canhões para defesa.

the age of exploration was significantly shaped by the use of caravels.

A era das descobertas foi significativamente moldada pelo uso de caravelas.

historians study the caravels to understand early maritime trade.

Historiadores estudam as caravelas para compreender o comércio marítimo precoce.

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