venado

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Spanish

Etymology

Inherited from Latin vēnātus (whence English venison).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /beˈnado/
  • Rhymes: -ado
  • Syllabification: ve‧na‧do

Noun

venado m (plural venados, feminine venada, feminine plural venadas)

  1. (Latin America) deer, stag
    Synonym: ciervo
  2. (colloquial) cuckold, deceived husband or partner
    Synonym: cornudo
  3. (Caribbean) whore, prostitute
    Synonym: prostituta

Usage notes

  • Venado may be considered more formal than ciervo when referring to a deer.

Derived terms

Noun

venado m (plural venados)

  1. venison
  2. (Caribbean) deerskin
  3. (Andes) contraband
    Synonym: contrabando

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