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lapopa

noun · feminineC2#7826 most commonAudio · coming soon

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stern (of a ship)
Desde la popa del barco se veía cómo se alejaba la costa. From the stern of the ship you could watch the coast moving away.
El timón está en la popa y el ancla en la proa. The rudder is at the stern and the anchor at the bow.
Con viento en popa, el velero llegó antes de lo previsto. With the wind behind it, the sailing boat arrived earlier than expected.