Although Jake brake properly refers to the Jacobs brand of engine brakes, the term has become a genericized trademark and is often used to refer to engine brakes or compression release engine brakes in general, especially on large vehicles or heavy equipment.
Chicken soup (sancocho) â this is a hearty chicken and vegetable soup and is one of the most typical dishes in Panama. Itâs said to be a great hangover cure! Savory pastries (empanadas) â Deep fried, savory corn or flour pastries, with meat and a boiled egg stuffed inside.
For the U.S. city of the same name, see Panama City, Florida. Panama City (Spanish: Ciudad de PanamÃ¡; pronounced: [sjuËÃ°a(Ã°) Ã°e panaËma]) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. It has an urban population of 430,299, and its population totals 880,691 when rural areas are included.