The word "panga" is a noun.
/ˈpaŋɐ/
In Spanish, "panga" generally refers to a type of small, flat-bottomed boat commonly used in coastal regions and rivers. This boat is particularly popular in parts of Central America and the Philippines for fishing and transportation.
The word is widely used in both oral and written contexts, though it is particularly common in spoken language due to its association with everyday activities such as fishing, transportation, and leisure.
Nos embarcamos en una panga para ir a pescar en alta mar.
We boarded a panga to go fishing offshore.
La panga se movía suavemente sobre las olas.
The panga swayed gently on the waves.
El pescador reparó la panga antes de salir al mar.
The fisherman repaired the panga before heading out to sea.
The term "panga" is involved in a few expressions that relate to maritime life or daily activities near the water.
Ir en panga
To go by panga
Voy a ir en panga a la isla este fin de semana.
I will go by panga to the island this weekend.
Panga de carga
Cargo panga
La panga de carga llegó repleta de pescado.
The cargo panga arrived full of fish.
Mantenerse a flote en la panga
To stay afloat in the panga
En tiempos difíciles, hay que aprender a mantenerse a flote en la panga.
In difficult times, one must learn to stay afloat in the panga.
The origin of the word "panga" is believed to be from the languages of the local communities in areas where these boats are used, particularly in Africa (Swahili) and its adaptation in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean and Central America. It has undergone modifications in its meaning and usage over time as it spread to different regions.
Synonyms: - Bote (boat) - Lancha (motorboat)
Antonyms: - Buque (ship) - Yate (yacht)
This hierarchical classification of terms helps differentiate between smaller, more portable watercraft and larger vessels meant for greater journeys or cargo.