Praga (en. Prague)

/ˈpɾaɣa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Capital city of the Czech Republic.
Prague is famous for its beautiful architecture.
Praga es famosa por su hermosa arquitectura.
Tourist destination known for its history and culture.
I visited Prague last year and loved it.
Visité Praga el año pasado y me encantó.
One of the most visited cities in Europe.
Prague attracts millions of tourists every year.
Praga atrae a millones de turistas cada año.

Etymology

The name Praga comes from the Slavic term meaning 'threshold' or 'crossing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Golden Prague
It refers to the city of Prague for its beauty and cultural richness.
Praga de oro
Crossing the Charles Bridge in Prague
An iconic experience of visiting the city.
Cruzando el puente de Carlos en Praga

Related Words

Czechia
Alternative name for the Czech Republic.
Chequia
Tourism
Activity of traveling for pleasure, very common in Prague.
Turismo
Prague Castle
One of the largest and oldest castles in the world, located in the city.
Castillo de Praga

Slang Meanings

In colloquial language, it can refer to a meeting place.
Let's go to Prague, there's always a lively atmosphere there.
Vamos a Praga, allí siempre hay ambiente.
It is used in some contexts to refer to someone who has been partying.
That guy came from Prague last night, he is tired.
Ese chico llegó de Praga anoche, está cansado.