This is the 6333rd most frequent Spanish word.
barques
"Barques" is not a Spanish word; it appears to be an English plural for "barque," meaning a sailing ship. In Spanish, the word "barques" does not exist.
Here, 'barcas' refers to small boats, emphasizing its use as a noun.
Las barcas en el puerto están listas para zarpar.
The boats in the harbor are ready to set sail.
In this context, 'barcas' again refers to small boats, used as objects within an activity described in the sentence.
Pintamos las barcas de colores brillantes para la feria.
We painted the small boats with bright colors for the fair.
Here, 'barcas' signifies leisure boats usually rented for recreational purposes.