periagua

Meanings

• noun

  A type of boat or canoe used in the Caribbean and South America

  - "The periagua was used by the indigenous people for fishing."
  - "The tourists enjoyed a ride in the traditional periagua."

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Variants

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piragua , piraguas

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Etymology

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From the Taino word 'pera' meaning 'canoe' or 'boat'

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Trivia

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1. The periagua was used by Christopher Columbus during his voyages to the New World.

2. The periagua is still used today in some parts of the Caribbean and South America as a means of transportation and recreation.

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1. Caribbean culture: The periagua is deeply rooted in Caribbean culture and is often used in traditional ceremonies and celebrations.

2. Maritime history: The periagua has played an essential role in the maritime history of the Caribbean and South America, serving as a means of transportation, commerce, and exploration.

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Culture

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The periagua is an essential part of the Caribbean and South American maritime culture, representing a deep connection to the water and the history of the region.

How to Memorize "periagua"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, traditional boat used in the Caribbean and South America. Visualize its unique shape and the people paddling it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'periagua' with the Caribbean and South America, as well as with boats and canoes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'periagua' as 'Paddling in the Periagua of the Pacific or the Caribbean Sea'.

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