Veragua (en. Veragua)

/beˈɾaɣwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Historic and geographic region in Panama.
The province of Veragua is famous for its biodiversity.
La provincia de Veragua es famosa por su biodiversidad.
Fabric or cloth that can be used for making garments.
I bought a dress made of veragua for the party.
Compré un vestido hecho de veragua para la fiesta.

Etymology

The term comes from the indigenous name of the region in Panama.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pure Veragua
It refers to something authentic or genuine.
Veragua pura
Go to Veragua
It means going to a remote or inaccessible place.
Ir a Veragua
To be in Veragua
It is used to refer to being in an unknown or confusing place.
Estar en Veragua

Related Words

Panama
Central American country where the region of Veragua is located.
Panamá
Biodiversity
Variety of species in an ecosystem, notable in Veragua.
biodiversidad

Slang Meanings

To be confused.
I don’t understand anything, I’m in veragua.
No entiendo nada, estoy en veragua.
To refer to something expensive.
That party was veragua, very expensive.
Esa fiesta estuvo de veragua, muy cara.