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    Venezuela (en. Venezuela)

    /veneˈswela/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A republic in South America, with the capital in Caracas.
    Venezuela is known for its vast biodiversity.
    Venezuela es conocida por su vasta biodiversidad.
    A region rich in oil and natural resources.
    The economy of Venezuela heavily depends on oil.
    La economía de Venezuela depende en gran medida del petróleo.
    An independent state since 1821.
    Venezuela gained independence from Spain in the 19th century.
    Venezuela se independizó de España en el siglo XIX.

    Etymology

    The name 'Venezuela' comes from the Spanish word meaning 'little Venice,' referring to the stilt houses in the region.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Venezuelan
    A common and ordinary person from Venezuela.
    Venezolano de a pie
    Venezuelan crisis
    A critical economic and social situation in the country.
    Crisis venezolana
    Drinking Venezuelan coffee
    Consuming coffee originating from Venezuela, known for its quality.
    Beber café venezolano

    Related Words

    Caracas
    Capital of Venezuela.
    Caracas
    Maracaibo
    The second largest city in Venezuela.
    Maracaibo
    Oil
    Predominant natural resource in the Venezuelan economy.
    Petróleo

    Slang Meanings

    Chamos
    In Venezuela, 'chamos' refers to friends or companions.
    En Venezuela, se llama 'chamos' a los amigos o compañeros.
    Pana
    My pana helped me solve the problem.
    Mi pana me ayudó a resolver el problema.
    Güey
    You're a güey if you don't know Venezuelan food.
    Eres un güey si no conoces la comida venezolana.
    Caucho
    I sold a caucho to a friend for his car.
    Le vendí un caucho a un amigo para su carro.
    Cuca
    That cuca gave me a huge scare.
    Esa cuca me dio un susto enorme.