Praia

[ Portuguese prahy-ah; English prahy-uh ]

noun

1. the capital of Cape Verde, in the S Atlantic Ocean, on S São Tiago Island.

Praia

/ ˈpraɪə /

noun

1. the capital of Cape Verde; a port and submarine cable station. Pop: 115 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

For a lovely meal before or after your cruise, Praia Dourada offers a beachside setting with a fresh menu of sushi and freshly squeezed juices.

From Salon

She had been on holiday with her family in the Algarve when she vanished from their apartment in Praia da Luz.

From BBC

One of these areas is Praia Nova, a fishing neighbourhood of the city set right on the beach.

From BBC

The architecture, music and cuisine blend West African and Portuguese influences: In the capital, Praia, you can snack on papaya from the market or pastel de nata, a Portuguese custard pastry, from a bakery.

From New York Times

Madeleine’s case had captivated and horrified the British public, and soon much of Europe, after she vanished on May 3, 2007, while vacationing with her family in the Portuguese seaside village of Praia da Luz.

From New York Times