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    Praga (en. Prague)

    /ˈpɾa.ɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Support elements in construction.
    The praga of the door had worn out over time.
    La praga de la puerta se había desgastado con el tiempo.
    The part of a vehicle that is at the height of the bed.
    The praga of the truck allowed for carrying more weight.
    La praga del camión permitía cargar más peso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pragula', a diminutive of 'praga', which means a part of wood.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the praga
    To be in a high or important place.
    estar en la praga
    to give the praga
    To provide support or help in a difficult situation.
    dar la praga

    Related Words

    threshold
    The lower part of a door.
    umbral
    frame
    Structure that surrounds an opening.
    marco

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to an obstacle.
    Your insistence is a praga in this conversation.
    Tu insistencia es una praga en esta conversación.
    Reference to something that is bothersome or annoying.
    That mosquito praga doesn't let me sleep.
    Esa praga de mosquito no me deja dormir.