Spanish edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Latin vēnātus (whence English venison).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /beˈnado/ [beˈna.ð̞o]
  • Rhymes: -ado
  • Syllabification: ve‧na‧do

Noun edit

venado m (plural venados)

  1. venison
  2. (Latin America) deer, stag
    Synonym: ciervo
  3. (colloquial) cuckold, deceived husband or partner
    Synonym: cornudo
  4. (Caribbean) deerskin
  5. (Caribbean) whore, prostitute
    Synonym: prostituta
  6. (Andes) contraband
    Synonym: contrabando

Usage notes edit

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

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