balboa (Meaning)
balboa (n)
the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos
Spanish explorer who in 1513 crossed the Isthmus of Darien and became the first European to see the eastern shores of the Pacific Ocean (1475-1519)
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balboa Sentence Examples
- The balboa is the currency of Panama, named after the Spanish conquistador Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
- Vasco Núñez de Balboa first sighted the Pacific Ocean from the peak of a mountain in Panama, now known as Cerro Balboa.
- The Balboa Canal, a major trade route, is named after Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
- The Balboa International Airport is the main international airport in Panama, located in Tocumen.
- The Balboa Avenue in Panama City is a bustling commercial and residential district.
- The Balboa Heights is a former U.S. military base located in the Panama Canal Zone.
- The Balboa Yacht Club is a prestigious sailing and social club in Panama City.
- The Balboa University is a private, non-profit university in Panama City.
- The Balboa Academy is a private, co-educational school in Panama City.
- The Balboa Theater is a historic theater in Panama City, known for its architectural beauty.
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the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos, Spanish explorer who in 1513 crossed the Isthmus of Darien and became the first European to see the
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The balboa is the currency of Panama, named after the Spanish conquistador Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
Vasco Núñez de Balboa first sighted the Pacific Ocean from the peak of a mountain in Panama, now known as Cerro Balboa.
The Balboa Canal, a major trade route, is named after Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
The Balboa International Airport is the main international airport in Panama, located in Tocumen.
