The Meaning of popa
Keyword: Popa
Spanish Definition:
- Popa (noun) - En términos náuticos, la popa se refiere a la parte trasera o posterior de una embarcación. Es el opuesto de la proa, que es la parte delantera de un barco.
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English Definition:
- Stern (noun) - In nautical terms, the stern refers to the rear section of a boat or ship, opposite the bow (the front part).
Usage:
- Spanish: “El barco se volcó y estuvo a punto de partirse por la popa.”
- English: “The ship capsized and was about to split at the stern.”
Etymology:
- Spanish: La palabra “popa” proviene del latín “puppa”, que también se refería a la parte trasera de una nave.
- English: The term “stern” originates from the Old Norse word “stǫrn,” meaning the rear of a ship.
Pronunciation:
- Spanish: /ˈpopa/
- English: /stɜrn/
Synonyms:
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Spanish:
- “embre” (en contexto náutico)
- “parte trasera”
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English:
- “aft”
- “rear”
Antonyms:
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Spanish:
- “proa” (parte delantera)
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English:
- “bow” (front part of a ship)
This detailed entry provides a comprehensive understanding of “popa,” highlighting its significance in both Spanish and English, including etymology, usage, and related terms.
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La popa del barco estaba decorada con luces de colores.
(The stern of the boat was decorated with colorful lights.) -
Necesitamos movernos a la popa para equilibrar la embarcación.
(We need to move to the stern to balance the vessel.) -
El capitán observó el horizonte desde la popa.
(The captain observed the horizon from the stern.) -
La popa se encontraba cubierta de algas después de un mes en el agua.
(The stern was covered in algae after a month in the water.) -
Durante la tormenta, la popa del yate se levantó peligrosamente.
(During the storm, the stern of the yacht lifted dangerously.)
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