praia
noun
- in Portuguese-speaking countries: a beach or shore; a river bank; a waterfront
- promenade or drive along the sea; bund
proper noun
- capital of Cape Verde
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹaɪə/
name
Etymology: From Portuguese praia (“beach”). Named after Praia de Santa Maria which is now Praia da Gamboa
- The capital city of Cape Verde.
- A municipality of Cape Verde.