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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessombrero de Panamá
Pronunciation / Transliteration: somˈbɾe.ɾo de paˈna.ma
"El sombrero de Panamá es famoso por su ligereza y frescura."
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A lightweight, breathable, hand-woven straw hat of Ecuadorian origin traditionally worn in warm weather.
"He wore a light linen suit paired with a classic Panama hat to protect himself from the afternoon sun."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the mid-19th century, the term refers to a traditional lightweight brimmed hat made from the plaited leaves of the toquilla palm plant. Although manufactured primarily in Ecuador, they acquired the name 'Panama hats' because they were shipped to international destinations via Panama, becoming globally popular during the construction of the Panama Canal.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Panama hat" is said worldwide
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chapeau Panama
Transliteration: ʃa.po pa.na.ma
"Il portait un chapeau Panama pour se protéger du soleil."
Panamahut
Transliteration: paˈnaːmaˌhuːt
"Er trug im Sommer immer einen leichten Panamahut."
cappello di Panama
Transliteration: kapˈpɛl.lo di paˈna.ma
"Indossava un elegante cappello di Panama sulla spiaggia."
sombrero de Panamá
Transliteration: somˈbɾe.ɾo de paˈna.ma
"El sombrero de Panamá es famoso por su ligereza y frescura."
chapéu-panama
Transliteration: ʃaˈpɛw paˈnɐ.mɐ
"Ele comprou um chapéu-panama autêntico durante sua viagem."
पनामा टोपी
Transliteration: panama topi
"धूप से बचने के लिए उसने पनामा टोपी पहनी।"
巴拿马草帽
Transliteration: bā ná mǎ cǎo mào
"他在夏日里戴着一顶巴拿马草帽。"
파나마 햇
Transliteration: panama haet
"그는 해변에서 멋진 파나마 햇을 썼습니다."
パナマ帽
Transliteration: panamabō
"彼は暑い夏の日差しを避けるためにパナマ帽をかぶった。"
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