Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| venezolano | /beneθoˈlano/ /benesoˈlano/ |
|
| veneco | /beˈneko/ | masculine, slang |
The term refers to a person from Venezuela or someone of Venezuelan descent. It can also be used as an adjective to describe things of, from or pertaining to Venezuela or its people.
Which one should you use?
venezolano is the standard, neutral term, whereas veneco is a derogatory slang term.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
veneco is categorized as colloquial slang and is considered derogatory.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Dominican Republic, the terms venecos and venecas are used as colloquial ways to refer to Venezuelans.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is venezolana. For groups, use the masculine plural venezolanos to refer to a group of Venezuelan men or a mixed-gender group. Use the feminine plural venezolanas when referring to a group consisting only of Venezuelan women.
How do you pronounce it?
/beneθoˈlano/
Did you know?
- In Venezuela, the term chamo is used so frequently to refer to a young person that it has become a linguistic badge of being venezolano to the rest of the Spanish speaking world.
- While venezolano is the national demonym, residents of the state of Lara are specifically called guaros, a term often used alongside venezolano to denote regional pride.
- The name of the national currency, the Bolívar, is directly linked to the identity of every venezolano through the figure of the liberator Simón Bolívar.
Examples in context
- No acabes como un veneco.Don't end up like a Venezuelan.This sentence uses the derogatory term veneco.
- Álvaro es de Venezuela. Es venezolano.Álvaro is from Venezuela. He is Venezuelan.This sentence uses the standard form venezolano.Tatoeba #1110415 by alexmarcelo, translation #1110414 by frpzzd
- Me llevó mucho tiempo acostumbrarme al acento venezolano.It took a long time for me to get accustomed to the Venezuelan accent.This sentence uses the adjective form venezolano.Tatoeba #4369496 by mervert1, translation #4313690 by mervert1
- Mi compañero de trabajo es venezolano.My coworker is Venezuelan.
- La embajadora es venezolana.The ambassador is Venezuelan.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing their new coworker's background.
- AlejandroMira, el nuevo colega es venezolano.Look, the new colleague is Venezuelan.
- ElenaAh, ¿de qué ciudad es él?Oh, which city is he from?
- AlejandroCreo que es de Caracas.I think he is from Caracas.
- ElenaQué bien, me encanta ese país.That's great, I love that country.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “venezuelan” translations and entries venezolano, veneco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
