Etymology

Praia

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Today it means: The capital city of Cape Verde. Full definition →

Portuguese praia
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  1. Portuguese · derived frompraia“beach”
  2. English todayPraia

From Portuguese praia (“beach”). Named after Praia de Santa Maria which is now Praia da Gamboa

Words from the same roots

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