In Puerto Rico, 'piragua' is a slang term for a type of frozen dessert, made from shaved ice and covered with fruit flavored syrup. The name 'piragua' comes from the Spanish words 'pirámide' (pyramid) and 'agua' (water), referring to the shape of the ice.
Examples
- Spanish: Cuando hace calor, me encanta disfrutar de una piragua de fresa.
- English: When it's hot, I love to enjoy a strawberry piragua.