Trabanca

Trabanca is a Galician and Portuguese surname and place name.

As a surname, "Trabanca" is found in both Galicia (Spain) and Portugal. Its etymology is likely related to the geographical features described below.

As a place name, "Trabanca" typically refers to a geographical location, specifically:

• A shallow place in a river or stream: A "trabanca" designates a ford or a shallow crossing point in a waterway. These locations were historically important for facilitating travel and trade. The name often indicates the presence of such a crossing point.

• A difficult or dangerous passage: Related to the concept of a shallow and sometimes treacherous crossing, "trabanca" can also imply a passage that is challenging to navigate, perhaps due to submerged rocks, currents, or other obstacles.

The term is primarily associated with the regions of Galicia and Portugal and may not be commonly used or understood in other areas.