panama

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a country located on the Isthmus of Panama, which gained independence from Colombia in 1903. It can also refer to a type of stiff straw hat with a flat crown.

• 🇪🇸Nombre propio que designa un país situado en el istmo de Panamá, que se independizó de Colombia en 1903. También puede referirse a un tipo de sombrero rígido de paja con copa plana.

1. Country in Central America B1 formal

   A republic located on the Isthmus of Panama, connecting North and South America. It gained independence from Colombia in 1903.

   • Panama is known for its famous canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
   • She traveled to Panama to explore its rainforests and beaches.
   • The capital of Panama is Panama City.

   🇪🇸País de Centroamérica

2. Type of hat B1 informal

   A lightweight, stiff hat made from straw, typically with a flat crown and wide brim, originally from Ecuador but popularized in Panama.

   • He wore a Panama hat to protect himself from the sun.
   • The Panama hat is a classic accessory for summer outfits.
   • She bought a handmade Panama hat during her vacation.

   🇪🇸Sombrero Panamá

• panamas plural form
• panamas' possessive plural form
• panama's possessive singular form