Venas (en. Veins)

/ˈbenas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Vessels that transport deoxygenated blood from the tissues to the heart.

The veins carry blood back to the heart.

Las venas llevan la sangre de vuelta al corazón.

Branches or conduits in plants that transport nutrients.

The veins of the leaves are essential for their nutrition.

Las venas de las hojas son esenciales para su nutrición.

Colloquial term that may refer to the visible veins in the skin.

He has prominent veins in his arms thanks to his training.

Tiene venas prominentes en los brazos gracias a su entrenamiento.

From Latin 'vena', meaning 'blood vessel'.

to see the veins

Being very visible the blood circulation, generally in very thin or muscular people.

ver las venas

to bleed through the veins

Expression that can refer to being very affected or distressed by something.

sangrar por las venas

without veins

It is used in contexts to refer to something that lacks influence or power.

sin venas

arteries

Vessels that transport blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

arterias

capillaries

Microscopic blood vessels that connect veins and arteries.

capilares

blood

Fluid that circulates through the veins and arteries transporting nutrients and oxygen.

sangre

It is used to refer to a visible state of excitement or anxiety.

He was so nervous that the veins in his neck were prominent.

Estaba tan nervioso que las venas en su cuello se marcaban.

Expression that implies having passion or energy to do something.

Look how animated he gets when talking about his work, energy runs through his veins.

Mira cómo se anima al hablar de su trabajo, le corre la energía por las venas.