Corsario in english
Corsair
pronunciation: kɔrser part of speech: noun
pronunciation: kɔrser part of speech: noun
In gestures
corsario1 = buccaneer ; freebooter ; privateer ; corsair.
Example: The barnacled cannons found in the coastal waters off Catalina Island are thought to belong to a ship once captained by the notorious buccaneer William Kidd.Example: Thus equipped, he abused the trust, and becoming a freebooter, attacked and plundered alike Muslim and apostate.Example: In the late 16th century, English privateers such as Sir Francis Drake were encouraged or restrained, according to prevailing political conditions.Example: The castle was used to guard against sudden raids by corsairs, as indicated by the four unusual guard turrets adorning its façade.corsario2 = privateer.
Example: Letters of Marque and Reprisal were the official documents by which 18th-century governments commissioned private commercial ships, known as privateers, to act on their behalf, attacking ships carrying the flags of enemy nations.