Also means
large vessel
Usage Note
Buque specifically denotes a large seagoing vessel, typically military or commercial, and is more formal than barco or nave. Common compounds include buque de guerra (warship), buque mercante (merchant vessel), and buque insignia (flagship). It does not refer to small boats; for those use barca or lancha.
Examples
"El buque zarpó del puerto al amanecer."
Natural Translation
The warship left the port at dawn.
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