Cristobal

American  

[kri-stoh-buhl] / krɪˈstoʊ bəl /

noun

1. a seaport in Panama at the Atlantic end of the Panama Canal, adjacent to Colón.

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Example Sentences

Spain has nevertheless said it will send its most advanced frigate -- the Cristobal Colon -- to protect Cyprus.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The high court said the terms under which CK Hutchison runs the ports of Balboa on the Pacific Coast and Cristobal on the Atlantic side were unconstitutional.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Panama Ports Company -- a CK Hutchison Holdings subsidiary -- manages the ports of Cristobal on the canal's Atlantic entrance and Balboa on the Pacific side.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Among those who came to the intersection was Joanna Cristobal, 30, who said she woke up and learned about the incident on TikTok.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Cristobal Mondragon, Joe’s third-youngest brother, had half his pinkie bitten off when he lost hold of the nose twitch on a horse he was worming.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols