La Pinta
Definition
La Pinta was one of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Its name translates to "The Painted One" or "Spotted One."
Analogy
Think of La Pinta as a reliable car that you'd take on a long road trip. It's not the biggest or most luxurious, but it gets you where you need to go.
Related terms
Caravel: A small, fast Spanish or Portuguese sailing ship of the 15th–17th centuries.
Christopher Columbus: An Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and conquest of the Americas.
Voyage of Discovery: A journey undertaken to explore new geographical areas, often resulting in significant findings.
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