This is the 8183rd most frequent Spanish word.
proa
The front part of a ship or boat; the bow.
In this sentence, 'proa' refers to the bow or front part of the ship as a nautical term.
La proa del barco cortaba las olas del mar con fuerza.
The bow of the ship was cutting through the sea waves powerfully.
Here, 'proa' is used to describe the vantage point or location at the front of the ship.
Desde la proa, se podía ver el horizonte claramente.
From the bow, the horizon could be seen clearly.
The term 'proa' in this instance highlights the specific area of the ship's structure to focus on an action.