What is the Spanish word for "gunboat"?

Learn how to say "gunboat" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

gunboat

Spanish

cañonera

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Examples of how to use "gunboat" in Spanish

English
A military gunboat patrolled the coast.
Spanish
Una cañonera militar patrullaba la costa.
English
The old gunboat sailed slowly along the river
Spanish
La vieja cañonera navegaba lentamente por el río.
English
A gunboat guarded the harbor at night
Spanish
Una cañonera vigilaba el puerto por la noche.
English
Children watched a model gunboat float
Spanish
Los niños observaban una maqueta de una cañonera flotando.
English
The museum displayed a small wooden gunboat
Spanish
El museo exhibía una pequeña cañonera de madera.

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