Caracas Meaning in English

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US

kɝˈɑkəs

ker-AH-kuhs

UK

kəˈrækəs

kuh-RAK-uhs

Definition

Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela, located in the northern part of the country.

Usage & Nuances

Always capitalized in English as it is a proper noun (the name of a city). Used mainly to refer to the Venezuelan capital. Sometimes encountered in travel, history, or news contexts.

• Spanish: Caracas
• Portuguese (BR): Caracas
• Portuguese (PT): Caracas
• Chinese (Simplified): 加拉加斯
• Chinese (Traditional): 加拉加斯
• Hindi: काराकास
• Arabic: كراكاس
• Bengali: কারাকাস
• Russian: Каракас
• Japanese: カラカス
• Vietnamese: Caracas
• Korean: 카라카스
• Turkish: Caracas
• Urdu: کراکس
• Indonesian: Caracas

Example Sentences

I've heard the food in Caracas is amazing.

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Caracas is the capital of Venezuela.

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Many people live in Caracas.

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Have you ever been to Caracas?

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Flights to Caracas are often delayed during the rainy season.

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My cousin moved to Caracas last year for work.

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