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    Popa (en. Stern)

    ˈpopa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The rear part of a boat.
    The captain steered the ship towards the stern.
    El capitán dirigió el barco hacia la popa.
    It also refers to the backside or rear part of something.
    He secured the cargo in the rear of the plane.
    Aseguró la carga en la popa del avión.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pōpa', which means the rear part.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the stern
    Indicates a direction towards the back part.
    a la popa
    full speed ahead
    It's used to refer to something going well or progressing adequately.
    en popa

    Related Words

    bow
    Front part of a vessel.
    proa
    hull
    Structure of the ship that is located below the waterline.
    casco

    Slang Meanings

    In some countries, popa is used colloquially to refer to a woman with an attractive physique.
    That girl has a very eye-catching rear.
    Esa chica tiene una popa muy llamativa.
    It can also be used in humorous contexts to refer to the backside.
    She fell and her backside was visible.
    Se cayó y se le vio la popa.