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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.
"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.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

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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