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venas

/VEH-nahs/

veins

A detailed, stylized illustration showing a cross-section of a human arm with prominent blue and red tubes representing veins and arteries beneath the skin.

The primary meaning of 'venas' refers to the biological tubes, or veins, that transport blood throughout the body.

venas(noun)

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veins

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biological tubes carrying blood

Also:

blood vessels

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general term for circulatory tubes

📝 In Action

Las venas azules se veían claramente bajo su piel.

A2

The blue veins were clearly visible beneath her skin.

La enfermera tuvo que buscar una vena para poner la inyección.

A1

The nurse had to find a vein to give the shot.

Las venas llevan la sangre al corazón.

B1

Veins carry the blood back to the heart.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vasos sanguíneos (blood vessels)

Common Collocations

  • circulación de las venas – vein circulation
  • venas varicosas – varicose veins

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Form

This word is the plural form of the feminine noun 'vena' (vein). It is almost always used in the plural when referring to the body.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "Los venas (Using masculine article)"

Correction: Las venas (Remember 'vena' is feminine, so use 'la' or 'las').

⭐ Usage Tips

Artery vs. Vein

Use 'arterias' for the vessels that carry blood away from the heart, and 'venas' for those that carry it back to the heart.

A happy child is effortlessly balancing a precariously tall stack of colorful building blocks, demonstrating a natural skill or talent.

Figuratively, 'venas' can describe a person's natural inclination, talent, or disposition towards a skill.

venas(noun)

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disposition

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talent or inclination

,

streak

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a temporary mood or tendency

Also:

inspiration

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creative drive

📝 In Action

Parece que hoy estás con la vena cómica.

B2

It seems you're in a comedic mood (or 'on a funny streak') today.

Tiene la vena artística de su abuela; le encanta pintar.

C1

She has her grandmother's artistic inclination; she loves to paint.

Cuando le da la vena de la limpieza, no hay quien la pare.

B2

When the cleaning bug hits her, there's no stopping her. (Figurative: when she gets the cleaning streak)

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ánimo (mood)
  • talento (talent)

Common Collocations

  • tener la vena (de algo) – to have a talent/inclination for (something)
  • estar con la vena (adjective) – to be in a (specified) mood

Idioms & Expressions

  • llevar algo en las venas – To have a strong, innate talent or characteristic for something

💡 Grammar Points

Using the Article

When referring to a mood or talent, 'vena' is usually used in the singular and requires the definite article 'la': 'la vena artística' (the artistic streak).

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Innate Talent

Use the idiom 'llevar en las venas' to say someone was born with a skill: 'Lleva la música en las venas' (He has music in his blood/veins).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: venas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'venas' to describe a feeling or talent?

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Word Family

vena(vein (singular)) - noun
venoso/a(venous) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'venas' (plural) used more often than 'vena' (singular)?

When talking about the body, we usually refer to the entire circulatory system, which involves many veins, so the plural 'venas' is the default term. The singular 'vena' is typically reserved for medical contexts or when referring to a specific, single vessel.

How do I say 'veins' in my hands hurt?

You would say, 'Me duelen las venas de las manos.' Always use the plural form 'las venas' in this context.