popa
stern
The Spanish word 'popa' translates to 'stern' in English, which is the rear part of a ship. It is an important word especially in nautical terms when referring to the position or direction of things in relation to the ship's stern.
Example sentences using: popa
El barco se inclinó hacia la popa.
The boat tilted towards the stern.
In this sentence, 'popa' is used to indicate the rear part of a ship or boat. Here, it is part of a phrase describing the tilting motion of the boat.
En la popa del barco hay un motor potente.
There is a powerful engine at the stern of the boat.
This example shows 'popa' being used in a location context. The sentence is about a powerful engine located at the rear part of the boat, which is referred to as the 'popa'.
Los marineros se reunieron en la popa del barco.
The sailors met at the stern of the boat.
In this sentence, 'popa' refers to the meeting place of the sailors. The 'popa', or stern, is where they have chosen to gather.