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A small, determined rabbit is taking a bright red apple from the open, surprised paw of an orange fox, symbolizing an act of retaliation or getting even.

venganza

veng-AHN-sah

nounfB1
revenge?act of retaliation,vengeance?formal retribution
Also:retaliation?response to an injury

📝 In Action

El pirata planeó su venganza por años.

B1

The pirate planned his revenge for years.

Ella sintió una sed de venganza después de la traición.

B2

She felt a thirst for vengeance after the betrayal.

No creo que la venganza resuelva nada.

A2

I don't believe that revenge solves anything.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • revancha (rematch, revenge (often in sports or competition))
  • represalia (reprisal, retaliation)

Antonyms

  • perdón (forgiveness)
  • misericordia (mercy)

Common Collocations

  • tomar venganza – to take/get revenge
  • buscar venganza – to seek revenge
  • sed de venganza – thirst for revenge

Idioms & Expressions

  • ojo por ojo, diente por diente – Using equal retaliation, the principle of 'an eye for an eye'

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Remember that 'venganza' is always a feminine word, so you must use 'la venganza' or 'una venganza'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong verb

Mistake: "Hacer venganza (to make revenge)"

Correction: Use 'tomar venganza' (to take revenge) or 'buscar venganza' (to seek revenge). The phrase 'hacer venganza' is not used.

⭐ Usage Tips

Paired Verb

The most natural and common way to talk about carrying out revenge is using the verb 'tomar' (to take). Example: 'Tomó venganza de su enemigo.'

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: venganza

Question 1 of 2

Which verb is typically used with 'venganza' when talking about carrying out the action?

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Word Family

vengar(to avenge, to take revenge) - verb
vengativo(vengeful) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'venganza' y 'revancha'?

Both mean revenge, but 'revancha' is often used specifically for a rematch in sports or a competition where you want to win back a previous loss. 'Venganza' is the general, usually more serious, term for retribution against an injury or wrongdoing.