Veia (en. I saw)

/'βe.ia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Duct that transports deoxygenated blood to the heart.
The vena cava is one of the largest veins in the body.
La vena cava es una de las venas más grandes del cuerpo.
Part of the circulatory system responsible for returning blood to the heart.
The veins in the limbs carry blood back to the heart.
Las venas en las extremidades llevan la sangre de vuelta al corazón.
Duct through which fluids in general flow.
The veins of a tree transport nutrients from the roots.
Las venas de un árbol transportan nutrientes desde las raíces.

Etymology

From Latin 'vena', which means 'vein or duct'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have veins of steel
referring to having great resistance or strength.
tener venas de acero
in veins
indicates that something is an essential part of someone or something.
en venas
to run through the veins
to feel an emotion or feeling intensely.
hacer correr por las venas

Related Words

artery
Duct that transports oxygenated blood from the heart.
arteria
blood
Liquid that circulates through the veins and arteries in the body.
sangre
circulation
Movement of blood through the cardiovascular system.
circulación

Slang Meanings

An expression to refer to something that is felt intensely.
Love runs through my veins.
El amor corre por mis venas.
Used to talk about the strength or power within oneself.
I have the strength of a thousand veins.
Tengo la fuerza de mil venas.