under sail: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Having the sails set and being propelled by the wind; underway under sail power rather than by engine.
- En route by sea with sails deployed, used to indicate that a vessel is sailing rather than anchored or berthed.
Examples
BetaThe yacht was under sail as it gracefully glided across the calm waters of the bay.
El yate estaba bajo vela mientras deslizaba con gracia a través de las tranquilas aguas de la bahía.
We set off early in the morning, the ship fully under sail and catching the gentle breeze.
Partimos temprano en la mañana, el barco completamente bajo vela y captando la suave brisa.
The sailors adjusted the rigging to keep the vessel under sail during the changing wind conditions.
Los marineros ajustaron el aparejo para mantener la embarcación bajo vela durante las condiciones cambiantes del viento.
At sunset, the schooner was still under sail, silhouetted against the orange sky.
Al atardecer, el bergantín seguía bajo vela, silueteado contra el cielo naranja.
- Pertaining to the era or mode of travel when ships were powered primarily by sail, often contrasted with steam or motor propulsion.
- Describing vessels or voyages characteristic of traditional sailing practice rather than modern powered navigation.
Examples
BetaDuring the age under sail, long voyages depended entirely on the skillful handling of sails and wind.
Durante la era bajo vela, los viajes largos dependían enteramente del manejo hábil de las velas y el viento.
The museum exhibit showcased ships from the era under sail before steam engines revolutionized sea travel.
La exposición del museo mostró barcos de la era bajo vela antes de que los motores de vapor revolucionaran los viajes marítimos.
Sailors trained extensively to master navigation techniques used in the age under sail.
Los marineros se entrenaban extensamente para dominar las técnicas de navegación usadas en la era bajo vela.
Historical novels often romanticize the adventures of sailors during the time under sail.
Las novelas históricas a menudo romantizan las aventuras de los marineros durante la época bajo vela.
Examples:
- EN: I don't see we're so badly off here now we're under sail.ES: No veo que estemos tan mal aquí ahora.
- EN: We're under sail before La Roche can gather his wits.ES: Estaremos navegando antes de que La Roche pueda recuperarse.
- EN: I don't see we're so badly off here now we're under sail.ES: No veo que estemos tan mal aquí ahora.
- EN: We're under sail before La Roche can gather his wits.ES: Estaremos navegando antes de que La Roche pueda recuperarse.
- EN: He says half the army is already under sail.ES: Dice que la mitad del ejército ya está navegando.
- EN: Get her under sail, again.ES: Desplieguen las velas nuevamente.
- EN: My people have shipped out for this country under sail, wood and diesel... ever since Capt. John Smith left a Jessup to hold Jamestown in 1610.ES: Mi gente se ha embarcado por este país en barcos a vela, leña y diesel... desde que el Cap. John Smith dejó que un Jessup ocupara Jamestown en 1610.
- EN: Once, there was loyalty to ships under sail but when ships changed to steam, perhaps men changed too.ES: Antes había lealtad en los barcos a vela pero al introducirse el vapor, quizá los hombres cambiaron.
- EN: Within a week, I'll be under sail for Cadiz.ES: Dentro de una semana, estaré zarpando hacia Cádiz.
- EN: One of Drake's ships has... Sighted Vessels under sail from Lisbon.ES: Uno de los buques de Drake ha visto... unos buques de exploración bajo la vela de Lisboa.
- EN: We sailed in circles, for two or three nights to practice under sail with all the drill, turning about, bracing the yards the whole box of tricks.ES: Navegamos en círculos, durante dos o tres noches para practicar cómo arriar velas con toda la maquinaria, virar, calcular las yardas todos los trucos.
- EN: In an hour, the ship will be waiting for you under sail.ES: En una hora, el barco te estará esperando a vela.
- EN: 30-45 days under sail.ES: 30 a 45 días navegando.
- EN: He came too late, the ship was under sail.ES: Ha llegado demasiado tarde, el barco estaba a toda vela.
- EN: Sergei under sail.ES: Sergei, bajemos la vela.
- EN: * .. Just arrived and he got under sail quietly "ES: *.. simplemente aproximó y bajó las velas con ligereza.
- EN: Actually, the North Korean ships had no fuel. They couldn't start their engines and were under sail.ES: No podían encender sus motores y estaban a vela.
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