Hawai (en. Hawaii)

/awei/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State of the United States composed of several islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Hawaii is a popular tourist destination for its beaches and landscapes.
Hawái es un destino turístico popular por sus playas y paisajes.
Culture and traditions of the indigenous peoples of the Hawaiian islands.
Hawaiian dances are an important part of the local culture.
Las danzas hawaianas son una parte importante de la cultura local.
Set of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, famous for its biodiversity.
The Hawaiian archipelago is home to many endemic species.
El archipiélago de Hawái alberga muchas especies endémicas.

Etymology

The name 'Hawaii' comes from the Polynesian language, derived from 'Hawaiki', the ancestral home in some traditions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Aloha
Typical greeting in Hawaii.
Aloha
Mahalo
Thank you in Hawaiian.
Mahalo
Hula
Traditional Hawaiian dance.
Hula

Related Words

Aloha
Term used to greet or bid farewell, and also to express love and affection.
Aloha
Ohana
Means family in Hawaiian, including close friends.
Ohana
Luau
Traditional Hawaiian party, typically including food and dance.
Luau

Slang Meanings

Hawaiian Pidgin
Hawaiian Pidgin is a unique way of speaking in the islands.
El Hawaiano Pidgin es un modo de hablar único en las islas.
Shaka
The 'shaka' gesture is a friendly sign in Hawaiian culture.
El gesto 'shaka' es una señal amistosa en la cultura hawaiana.