las palapas
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palapa

la palapa(
pah
-
lah
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pah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (roof)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. palm roof
La lluvia caía por la palapa de la choza.The rain rolled down the palm roof of the hut.
2. (building)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. palm shelter
Un rayo cayó sobre la palapa y la prendió fuego.A bolt of lightning hit the palm shelter and set it on fire.
b. palapa
Los miembros de la tribu cortaron más de 30 árboles para construir la palapa.The members of the tribe cut down more than 30 trees to build the palapa.
3. (botany)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. palm tree
Jamás probé el palmito de la palapa.I've never tasted the heart of a palm tree.
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