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    Canoa (en. Canoe)

    /kaˈno.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A light, narrow, and elongated boat used in rivers and lakes.
    The canoe glided smoothly across the lake at dawn.
    La canoa navegó suavemente por el lago al amanecer.
    Traditional boat of some indigenous peoples.
    Indigenous peoples built canoes from tree trunks.
    Los indígenas construían canoas de troncos de árbol.
    Canoes are popular in recreational and adventure activities.
    They took a canoe trip down the river over the weekend.
    Hicieron un viaje en canoa por el río durante el fin de semana.

    Etymology

    From the Taíno (Caribbean) word 'kanowa'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to paddle in a canoe
    To take a trip or journey in a canoe.
    navegar en canoa
    to go canoeing
    To practice the sport of canoeing.
    hacer canoa
    rescue canoe
    Canoe used for water rescues.
    canoa de salvamento

    Related Words

    paddle
    Tool used to propel the canoe.
    remo
    navigation
    The action of steering a canoe through the water.
    navegación
    paddle
    English word for the paddle, used in canoes.
    paddle

    Slang Meanings

    Canoe in the context of spending leisure time on the water.
    Let's go canoeing this weekend and have a good time.
    Vamos a hacer canoa este fin de semana y pasamos un buen rato.
    Referring to an adventure or relaxing activity.
    The canoe was a perfect plan for us to relax and unwind.
    La canoa fue un plan perfecto para relajarnos y desconectar.