balboa
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Noun — Panama's official currency, split into 100 centésimos and pegged 1:1 with the US dollar.
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Etymology
Named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, who led the first European expedition to reach the Pacific from the Americas.
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What does “balboa” mean?
The word “balboa” means panama's official currency, split into 100 centésimos and pegged 1:1 with the US dollar. In plain terms, the unit of money used in Panama, worth the same as one US dollar.
How do you pronounce “balboa”?
“Balboa” is pronounced bal-BOH-uh (/bælˈbəʊə/ in IPA).
How do you use “balboa” in a sentence?
Here is “balboa” used in a sentence: “Prices in Panama City are often shown in both balboas and dollars.”
What part of speech is “balboa”?
“Balboa” is a noun.
Where does the word “balboa” come from?
The word “balboa” comes from Spanish. Named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, who led the first European expedition to reach the Pacific from the Americas.