Caracas

American

[kuh-rah-kuhs, kah-rah-kahs] / kəˈrɑ kəs, kɑˈrɑ kɑs /

noun

a city in and the capital of Venezuela, in the N part.

Caracas British

/ -ˈrɑː-, kəˈrækəs, kaˈrakas /

noun

the capital of Venezuela, in the north: founded in 1567; major industrial and commercial centre, notably for oil companies. Pop: 3 276 000 (2005 est)

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Caracas Cultural

Capital of Venezuela and the largest city in the country, located in northern Venezuela near the Caribbean Sea; commercial, industrial, and cultural center of the nation.

Example Sentences

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A raft of other sanctions has been applied to individuals and state entities in Caracas.

From Barron's

At least 30 prisoners were released Monday from the Rodeo I penitentiary east of Caracas to scenes of joy from waiting relatives.

From Barron's

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Zamora gained experience in the aircraft-parts business after moving to the U.K. and working at a handful of small aerospace suppliers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The reforms were chaotic and did little to strengthen property rights or the rule of law, said Juan Barreto, a former mayor of Caracas who supported Chavez but broke with Maduro.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he also said a U.S. action similar to what occurred in Caracas is probably unnecessary and that Cuba should make “a deal” with Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

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