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Meanings of balboa in English

Portuguese
vasco núñez de balboa

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)

        vasco núñez de balboa
        Russian
        бальбоа
        Spanish
        balboa

        Type of dance (swing)

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                Examples for "Vasco Nunez de Balboa"
                Examples for "Vasco Nunez de Balboa"
                1
                In 1513, Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the isthmus of Darien and saw the South Sea (Pacific).
                The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia, Volume 1 of 28
                2
                1513- VascoNunez de Balboa crosses the Isthmus of Panama and discovers the Pacific Ocean.
                The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition / A P...
                3
                [Footnote 4: The memorable adventures of Vasco Nunez de Balboa have been recorded by Quintana, (Espanoles Celebres, tom II.)
                History of the Conquest of Peru / With a Preliminary View of the...
                4
                [Footnote 21: He incurred some odium as presiding officer in the trial and condemnation of the unfortunate Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
                History of the Conquest of Peru / With a Preliminary View of the...
                Usage of balboa in English
                1
                Now that you've got my last balboa.
                Gutshot straight
                2
                America at Large: Where is Rocky Balboa when we really need him?
                The Irish Times
                3
                The paper money here was U.S., but the coins were Panamanian balboas.
                Gutshot straight
                4
                Rocky Balboa from 1976's Rocky had cuts and bruises from his battles.
                Reuters
                5
                Balboa felt it necessary to do something striking and do it quickly.
                Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 03 (of 15), Spanish...
                6
                He explores the dynamics of this father-son relationship between Adonis and Balboa.
                Ebony
                7
                Balboa's heart was thumping as he climbed, more with excitement than exertion.
                Days of the Discoverers
                8
                In 1513 Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Darien and reached the Pacific Ocean.
                Beacon Lights of History, Volume 3 part 2: Renaissance and Refor...
                9
                I expect to see Rocky Balboa working a side of beef.
                Deadly Heat
                10
                In 1513, Balboa sighted the Pacific from the Isthmus of Darien.
                England under the Tudors
                11
                The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a related civil lawsuit against Balboa.
                Reuters
                12
                Balboa immediately started southward across the mountains in search of this rich country.
                Discoverers and Explorers
                13
                Balboa caused himself to be conveyed aboard the ship in a provision cask.
                South American Fights and Fighters, and Other Tales of Adventure
                14
                In his excursions throughout the Isthmus, Balboa had met a chief called Comagre.
                South American Fights and Fighters, and Other Tales of Adventure
                15
                Only Balboa will know how he got through the first round.
                The Guardian
                16
                Not content with seeing the ocean, Balboa determined to visit it.
                Thrilling Stories Of The Ocean / From Authentic Accounts Of Mode...
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                Translations for balboa
                Spanish
                balboa