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    Canoas (en. Canoes)

    /kaˈnoas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A narrow and elongated vessel, usually without a motor, used for navigating rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water.
    On the trip, we went canoeing down the river.
    En la excursión fuimos en canoas por el río.
    Role or figure used in some sports competitions.
    Canoe teams compete in different categories.
    Los equipos de canoas compiten en distintas categorías.

    Etymology

    From the term in the indigenous language that designates similar vessels.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to paddle in a canoe
    To navigate or move in a canoe using oars.
    remar en canoa
    to canoe
    To engage in the recreational activity of canoeing.
    hacer canoa

    Related Words

    oar
    Instrument used to propel a canoe.
    remo
    navigation
    The action of traveling by water in a vessel.
    navegación
    river
    Natural current flowing through a channel.
    río

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a relaxed or worry-free trip.
    We are going to canoe this weekend, just to disconnect.
    Vamos a hacer una canoa este fin de semana, solo para desconectar.
    Using canoe as a metaphor to talk about something simple.
    Organizing that meeting was like canoeing, everything flowed easily.
    Organizar esa reunión fue como hacer canoa, todo fluyó fácilmente.