What is another word for Piragua?

Pronunciation: [pɜːɹˈaɡjuːə] (IPA)

Piragua, meaning "shaved ice" in Spanish, is a popular dessert in Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries. Synonyms for piragua include raspado, granizado, and nieve raspada. Raspado refers to a shaved ice treat served in Mexico, typically topped with flavored syrups, fresh fruit, and condensed milk. Granizado, on the other hand, is a Spanish term for a frozen drink made with crushed ice and various sweet syrups. Nieve raspada, meaning "shaved snow," is a Spanish-style of shaved ice that is flavored with fruit syrups. Each of these synonyms still carries on the tradition and sweetness of piragua but with their own unique twist.

What are the hypernyms for Piragua?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Piragua

His wife fell sick; as soon as he saw her at the point of death he fled, embarked in a Piragua on the Mississippi, and came to New Orleans.
"A further contribution to the study of the mortuary customs of the North American Indians First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-80, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 87-204"
H. C. Yarrow
As soon as he came to Apalache, presently the Governor sent sawed planks and spikes to the sea-side, wherewith was made a Piragua or bark, wherein were embarked thirty men well armed, which went out of the bay to the sea, looking for the brigantines.
"A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557"
A Gentleman of Elvas

Similar words: agua de coco, coco water, cáscara de coco, cómo abrir un coco

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