Piraguas (en. Canoes)

/piˈraɣwas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A type of drink made with shaved ice and flavored syrup.

At the beach, we enjoyed piraguas in various flavors.

En la playa, disfrutamos de piraguas de varios sabores.

It refers to the typical drink at some fairs and popular festivals.

Piraguas are a classic at summer festivities.

Las piraguas son un clásico en las festividades del verano.

From the term 'piragua', which comes from the Taino language.

to have a piragua

Enjoying a cold and sweet drink, especially in warm climates.

tomar una piragua

colorful piraguas

Referring to the various flavor and color options that piraguas can have.

piraguas de colores

granizado

A similar drink made with ice and a syrup that can be fruit-flavored or artificial.

granizado

ice

Frozen water used in various drinks.

hielo

A refreshing drink consumed by young people in summer.

When it's hot, we go get some piraguas at the park.

Cuando hace calor, vamos por unas piraguas al parque.

Referring to a cold and sweet solution for heat.

Nothing like some piraguas to cool off on a hot day.

Nada como unas piraguas para refrescarse en un día caluroso.