What does Lagoa mean?

Lago pequeno (Small lake) For example: "Banhar na lagoa (Bathe in the lagoon)"

Where does the slang word Lagoa come from?

Lagoa is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

Lagoa

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Lagoa definition 1

Lago pequeno (Small lake)

"Banhar na lagoa (Bathe in the lagoon)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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