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venas

VEH-nahs/ˈbenas/

“venas” means “veins” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

veins

Also: blood vessels
NounfA1
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.

📝 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

disposition, streak

Also: inspiration
NounfB2
A happy child is effortlessly balancing a precariously tall stack of colorful building blocks, demonstrating a natural skill or talent.

📝 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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "venas" in Spanish:

blood vessels→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
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word 'vēna,' which meant a blood vessel, and also metaphorically, a source of water or a natural inclination.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: venaFrench: veine

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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.