Venençuela (en. Venezuela)
/be.neˈθwe.la/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A small venomous snake found in some regions.
The venençuela is known for its potent venom.
La venençuela es conocida por su veneno potente.
A species that usually inhabits wooded areas.
We have seen several venençuelas during our hike in the woods.
Hemos visto varias venençuelas durante nuestra caminata por el bosque.
Etymology
The term derives from the Latin 'venenosus', which means poison.
Common Phrases and Expressions
danger of venençuela
A situation of great risk that involves contact with a venomous snake.
peligro de venençuela
to be capable of venençuela
To ask if one can handle a complicated situation.
ser capaz de venençuela
Related Words
snake
Reptile that is usually elongated and limbless.
serpiente
poison
Substance that causes harm or death.
veneno
Slang Meanings
Deceitful or treacherous person.
Be careful with him, he is a venençuela, always plotting something.
Cuidado con él, es una venençuela, siempre está tramando algo.
Situation of imminent risk.
That decision was a venençuela that could cost you dearly.
Esa decisión fue una venençuela que podría costarte caro.