Balboa

/bælˈboʊ.ə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A unit of currency in Panama, equivalent to the U.S. dollar.

The price of the souvenir was ten balboas.

A historical reference to Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the Spanish explorer known for his discovery of the Pacific Ocean.

Vasco Núñez de Balboa was a significant figure in the Age of Exploration.

Named after Vasco Núñez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer and conquistador.

Balboa Park

A large urban park in San Diego, California.

Balboa statue

A statue commemorating Vasco Núñez de Balboa.

dollar

A unit of currency used in the United States and other countries.

currency

A system of money in general use in a particular country.

Balboa bucks

I earned some Balboa bucks during my trip in Panama!

Balboa party

We're having a Balboa party this weekend to celebrate our travels!