A makeshift boat, often used by immigrants to cross the sea to get to Europe. It's also used metaphorically to refer to a decrepit vehicle or a place in disastrous conditions.
Examples
- Spanish: Los inmigrantes cruzaron el mar en un cayuco. Mi coche es un cayuco, necesito uno nuevo.
- English: The immigrants crossed the sea in a makeshift boat. My car is a wreck, I need a new one.