Venecia
/beˈneθja/feminine
Venice in Spanish is Venecia.
Venecia is the name for the city and metropolitan city in Italy.
Meaning: city and metropolitan city in Italy (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/beˈneθja/
When do people say it?
In artistic or literary contexts, the historical nickname La Serenissima may be used to refer to Venice.
Did you know?
- While Venecia refers to the city, Spanish speakers use the word veneciano to describe not only people from the city but also a specific style of blind or window shutter.
- The Spanish word for the 'Venetian' glass that the city is famous for is cristal de Venecia, which is often used as a synonym for high-quality luxury glassware.
- In Spanish, the word veneciana can be used to describe a specific type of lace or embroidery style inspired by the city's historical textile trade.
Examples in context
- Él me dijo que iría a Venecia.He told me he would go to Venice.This sentence is useful for hearing how to use Venecia in a sentence about travel.Tatoeba #1634109 by marcelostockle, translation #2450 by CK
- En Venecia hay muchas palomas.There are many pigeons in Venice.This sentence is useful for describing things found in Venecia.Tatoeba #13718390 by Seael, translation #7167462 by Hybrid
- Venecia es una ciudad en el agua.Venice is a city on water.This sentence is useful for describing the geography of Venecia.Tatoeba #1238980 by marcelostockle, translation #458941 by FeuDRenais
- Me encantaría visitar Venecia en mis próximas vacaciones.I would love to visit Venice on my next vacation.
- La exposición contará con artistas famosos de Venecia.The exhibition will feature famous artists from Venice.
- La arquitectura de Venecia es absolutamente impresionante.The architecture of Venice is absolutely stunning.
- La huida a La Serenissima es un sueño hecho realidad para muchos.Escaping to "La Serenissima" is a dream come true for many.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing their future travel plans.
- LucíaQuiero visitar Venecia el próximo año.I want to visit Venice next year.
- MateoEs una idea fantástica, Lucía.That is a fantastic idea, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Tú has estado en Venecia alguna vez?Have you ever been to Venice?
- MateoNo, pero me encantaría ir contigo.No, but I would love to go with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “venice” translations and entries Venecia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.