Meaning & Definition of Balboa in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A unit of currency used in Panama, equal to the U.S. dollar.

  Example Sentence: When traveling to Panama, you'll need to exchange your dollars for balboas.

• Definition: A historical reference to Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the Spanish explorer.

  Example Sentence: The Balboa is named after the explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• Balboa Park: A large urban park in San Diego, California.
• Balboa statue: A statue commemorating Vasco Núñez de Balboa.

Translations

• Spanish: balboa

• French: balboa

• German: Balboa

• Russian: бальбоа

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of balboa

• Meaning: Balboa bucks

  Example Sentence: I earned some Balboa bucks during my trip in Panama!

• Meaning: Balboa party

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