English Word · Intermediate
caracca
A 16th-century Portuguese armed merchant ship
Pronunciation: say caracca
Meaning
A 16th-century Portuguese armed merchant ship.
Example
Christopher Columbus used to glance at caraccas waiting ashore when he was a young boy.
Christopher Columbus used to glance at caraccas waiting ashore when he was a young boy.
Practice tips
- Practice caracca out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.