venganza

veng-AHN-sah/beŋˈɡanθa/

“venganza” means “revenge” in Spanish (act of retaliation).

revenge, vengeance

Also: retaliation

NounfB1

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.

📝 In Action

El pirata planeó su venganza por años.

The pirate planned his revenge for years.

Ella sintió una sed de venganza después de la traición.

She felt a thirst for vengeance after the betrayal.

No creo que la venganza resuelva nada.

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'

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "venganza" in Spanish:

retaliation→revenge→vengeance→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: venganza

Question 1 of 2

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

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

vengar(to avenge, to take revenge) — Verb

vengativo(vengeful) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Spanish verb 'vengar' (to avenge). That verb traces its roots back to the Latin word 'vindicare,' which meant 'to claim,' 'to defend,' or 'to punish.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: vendettaPortuguese: vingança

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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.