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Venezuela
veh-nihz-WAY-luh
Venezuela (name) means a country on the northern coast of South America. Example: “Venezuela is home to Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall.”
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A country on the northern coast of South America.
"Venezuela is home to Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall."
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Etymology
From Spanish, said to mean "little Venice," after stilt houses early explorers saw on Lake Maracaibo.
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Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
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What does “Venezuela” mean?
The word “Venezuela” means a country on the northern coast of South America.
How do you pronounce “Venezuela”?
“Venezuela” is pronounced veh-nihz-WAY-luh (/ˌvɛnəzˈweɪlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Venezuela” in a sentence?
Here is “Venezuela” used in a sentence: “Venezuela is home to Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall.”
What part of speech is “Venezuela”?
“Venezuela” is a name.
Where does the word “Venezuela” come from?
The word “Venezuela” comes from Spanish. From Spanish, said to mean "little Venice," after stilt houses early explorers saw on Lake Maracaibo.
Is “Venezuela” a common word?
“Venezuela” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas, which is also its largest city and sits near the northern coast. Venezuela lies on the northern coast of South America.
What language is spoken in Venezuela?
Spanish is the official language of Venezuela and the one used in government, education, and the media. A number of Indigenous languages are also spoken in various regions of the country.
What continent is Venezuela in?
Venezuela is in South America, on the continent's northern coast facing the Caribbean Sea. It borders Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana.
What are people from Venezuela called?
People from Venezuela are called Venezuelans. The same word, 'Venezuelan', is used as the adjective, as in Venezuelan food or Venezuelan music.
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