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    Panamá (en. Panama)

    pa-na-má

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Name of a country located in the southeastern tip of Central America.
    The Panama Canal is a crucial navigation route for global trade.
    El canal de Panamá es una vía de navegación crucial para el comercio mundial.
    Capital of the homonymous country.
    The city of Panama is modern and cosmopolitan.
    La ciudad de Panamá es moderna y cosmopolita.
    A type of straw hat, originally from Ecuador but mistakenly associated with Panama.
    He wore a classic Panama hat on the beach to protect himself from the sun.
    Llevaba un clásico panamá en la playa para protegerse del sol.

    Etymology

    The name 'Panamá' comes from an indigenous word meaning 'abundance of fish.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a big deal
    Refers to something done on a large scale or in an extravagant manner.
    hacer panamá
    Panamanian
    Relating to Panama or its inhabitants.
    panameño/a

    Related Words

    canal
    Construction that allows the navigation of ships between bodies of water.
    canal
    toucan
    A typical bird of the Panama region.
    tucán
    coffee
    An important agricultural product in the Panamanian economy.
    café

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to something quick or easy.
    In this city, everything is done easily.
    En esta ciudad, todo se hace panamá.
    To use the term to describe something that is expensive.
    That car is a pricey thing.
    Ese coche es un panamá.