Praia
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Just down the coast, at Praia do Pego, I got a glimpse of the Comporta that may be coming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Lunardelli insisted my next stop must be Sal, an oceanfront restaurant overlooking Praia do Carvalhal beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Twelve of Cape Verde's squad were born in the country, with their first-ever World Cup finals goal - in their 2-2 draw against Uruguay - scored by Kevin Pina, from the capital city of Praia.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Benfica will complete an invincible season if they avoid defeat against Braga on Sunday and Estoril Praia on the Primeira Liga's final day.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Beyond it comes the Praia Formosa, a long line of shingle washed down by a deep ravine.
From To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I by Sir Richard Francis Burton
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