Spanish word

venezolano

Pronunciation

IPA/beneθoˈlano/

Meaning

  • masculine nounVenezuelan

Example

Conozco a un venezolano.

I know a Venezuelan.

Illustration for venezolano (Venezuelan)

More examples

En esta ciudad hay muchos venezolanos.

In this city there are many Venezuelans.

Core concept

Someone identified as Venezuelan.

Common phrases

  • un venezolano

    a Venezuelan

  • los venezolanos

    the Venezuelans

  • muchos venezolanos

    many Venezuelans

Similar words

compatriota: Fellow national from the same country, polite and neutral in tone.
paisano: Person from the same hometown or region, affectionate and familiar in tone.
veneco: Colloquial name for a Venezuelan in casual speech.

Definition in Spanish

Nombra a una persona originaria de Venezuela; igualmente se usa como adjetivo para señalar procedencia.

Word origin

The country name Venezuela ultimately echoes Italian Venezia (Venice), and the Spanish suffix -ano derived from Latin -ānus forms the demonym and related adjective.

Usage tips

  • As a demonym it takes articles and shows gender (el venezolano, la venezolana), while as an adjective it normally follows the noun.

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