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A las aberturas, por lo general en forma circular, que se practican en los costados y cuya finalidad es la de ventilar y dar luz a los diversos compartimentos de una embarcación, se les denominan:The usually round openings in the sides that ventilate and light the boat’s compartments are called:

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Correct answer: b) Portholes (“portillos”).

Why it is correct

Portholes are windows in the side. Deck lights are in the deck.

Why the others are not

  • a) Not the term.
  • c) Air only.
  • d) In the deck.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Side window: porthole.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Parts of a boat

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