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Caracas
kuh-RAH-kuhs
Caracas (name) means the capital city of Venezuela. Example: “They flew into Caracas late on Friday night.”
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The capital city of Venezuela.
"“I see a somewhat warlike atmosphere. Silence can say many things,” a driver from eastern Caracas told CNN, asking not to be identified for security reasons."
— Ray Sanchez, Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas (2026)
"They flew into Caracas late on Friday night."
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Etymology
Named after the Caraca people who lived in the region before Spanish colonization.
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What does “Caracas” mean?
The word “Caracas” means the capital city of Venezuela.
How do you pronounce “Caracas”?
“Caracas” is pronounced kuh-RAH-kuhs (/kəˈɹɑːkəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Caracas” in a sentence?
Here is “Caracas” used in a sentence: “They flew into Caracas late on Friday night.”
What part of speech is “Caracas”?
“Caracas” is a name.
Where does the word “Caracas” come from?
The word “Caracas” comes from Spanish. Named after the Caraca people who lived in the region before Spanish colonization.
Is “Caracas” a common word?
“Caracas” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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