Words and definitions Johanabra30 has contributed to the street dictionary.
In Venezuela, Malabar refers to the Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides), a shrub from the Rubiaceae family known for its large, fragrant white flowers. It is widely grown in gardens for decoration and is also used in traditional herbal medicine.
In the states of Lara and Sucre in Venezuela, people use infusions made from dried Malabar leaves to treat the flu, asthma, and other respiratory conditions.
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In the Venezuelan Andes, specifically in the state of Tachira, this refers to a tall, fibrous reed or cane plant that can reach six meters in height. It is a traditional construction material used for rural roofing and for building wattle and daub walls (bahareque is a regional building style using mud and these cane supports).
the roofs of the houses in the Andean highlands are made of Cañabrava and packed mud
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In the state of Sucre, this is the name for a trailing or hanging ornamental plant with green and white striped leaves and reddish-purple undersides. In other parts of Venezuela, it is called a cockroach plant (cucaracha) or wandering Jew (judío errante).
we have to trim that Quetepe because it is taking over the whole garden
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A regional name in the Venezuelan state of Lara for an exotic plant with hanging stems and bright red flowers. Introduced in the early 20th century, it is a shrubby, leafless plant that thrives in warm climates with moderate moisture.
Margarita's lips are as red as the flowers of the Lágrima de Cristo.
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In the state of Táchira, Venezuela, this is a silver-leaved ornamental herb (Senecio cineraria). It is commonly grown in gardens and used in traditional medicine for treating eye ailments.
For blindness or pink eye, boil this Cineraria and soak a clean cotton ball, then place it on the eyes to clear up the condition.
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A term used in Miranda State for a specific kind of large, flat, reddish tick. (Miranda is a state in north-central Venezuela).
those horses are covered in nothing but charas
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A name used in the Venezuelan states of Carabobo and Aragua for the Malpighia glabra plant and its fruit. While people in the capital and other regions often refer to it as a cherry or cereza, semeruca is the specific local term (the fruit is known internationally as the acerola or Barbados cherry).
The semeruca tree is totally loaded! Let's go pick the fruit.
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In the state of Lara, Venezuela, this is the name for a small tree (genus Croton) that grows about 10 to 13 feet tall with bluish-gray foliage. Its wood is used for roofing and as firewood. This desert-hardy plant is commonly found in rural homes in Carora and Barquisimeto.
Bring the pot because the sierra is already lit to make the sancocho (a traditional hearty stew).
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A plant whose seeds are a staple of Venezuelan natural medicine (Linum usitatissimum). It is widely used for its therapeutic properties, particularly for digestive health and treating inflammation.
For hemorrhoids, take a Linaza infusion to speed up bowel movements and fix the constipation that makes them worse. Linaza tea is also used for scalp abscesses, and ground Linaza is used in poultices to treat inflammation.
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This is the name given to an upright herb, specifically Ageratum conyzoides L. It has simple, stalked leaves without appendages at the base that are oval, rounded at the tip, 2 to 6 cm in size, hairy on both sides, and covered in tiny glands. It is fragrant when rubbed between the fingers. This plant has extensive medicinal uses.
The Rompezaragüelo leaves and flowers in infusions reduce inflammation; its roots are anti-rheumatic; its crushed leaves dissolved in water and applied to the feet and armpits remove bad odors.
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A term used to describe a heavy infestation or swarming abundance of maggots and insect larvae.
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A bowl-like container made from the dried, hollowed-out fruit of the soapberry tree. It is traditionally used in rural or humble households as a vessel for washing clothes or as a scoop for drinking water. It is also known as a pepo. (The dark, round seeds of this tree are also called paraparas, which informs the common physical comparison).
You have eyes like Paraparas; a common saying used to describe someone with large, round eyes.
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In Venezuela, this describes a corn plant that fails to grow grain or produce ears (jojoto is the local term for a fresh ear of corn). It is also used generally for any plant that remains sterile or fails to bear fruit.
those plants are malojeadas: the term refers to corn but is also used for other plants that do not produce fruit.
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A specific variety of wheat cultivated in the Venezuelan Andes.
It is called this way because colorado indicates it has a golden-blonde color.
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A municipality in the state of Guarico, Venezuela, known as a major hub for corn production. While farmers also grow sorghum, soy, and various types of beans, the area is also a significant site for oil and gas extraction.
Palo apique (a traditional dish of beans and rice) is the typical food of El Socorro.
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A city in Lara State, Venezuela, that served as a major colonial hub from which expeditions to settle other cities were launched. It is a primary sugar production center, irrigated by the Tocuyo River. (Lara is a state in west-central Venezuela).
Let's go to El Tocuyo.
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A town in the state of Merida, Venezuela, located between the Lake Maracaibo region and the Mocoties Valley. It is recognized for its well-preserved historical architecture and traditional customs.
Let's go see the image of the Santo Nino de la Cuchilla in Zea.
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A Venezuelan city located in Lara state known for its deep-rooted traditions and various festivals celebrated throughout the year. The local economy is based on coffee production, vegetable farming, and tourism (it is often called the Garden of Lara due to its fertile lands).
The coffee from Sanare is delicious.
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A town in the state of Lara, Venezuela. Its economy relies on agriculture and artisans who craft clay items or weave hammocks and chinchorros (a traditional netted hammock) using dispopo fiber.
The dispopo fiber is extracted from the Cocuy or Agave plant of Siquisique.
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A Venezuelan city located in the state of Lara. Situated on the plains of the Sarare River, it serves as a hub for agricultural collection. While it has some commercial and banking activity, livestock ranching is the primary industry of the region.
The hospital building in Sarare is nice
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A city in the Central Plains of Venezuela, Guárico state. It is the state's primary economic hub, known for cattle ranching, farming, and commerce. It is also a popular destination for tourists attracted to its landscapes. (The Llanos region is a vast tropical grassland where cattle culture is central to the local identity).
The Battle of Valle de La Pascua
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A city in the state of Lara, Venezuela, that forms part of the Barquisimeto metropolitan area. Historically focused on sugarcane, cattle, and leather production, it is now primarily a residential zone (it is known as a bedroom community for the neighboring city of Barquisimeto).
My sister lives in Cabudare
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A city in the state of Lara, Venezuela, recognized as the country's center for traditional crafts. Its main economy is agriculture, as the name itself means to sow and harvest, and livestock is also important to the region.
I buy all my handicrafts in Quíbor.
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Located in the Venezuelan Plains (Llanos), Calabozo is a city in the central-western part of the state of Guarico, on the banks of the Guarico River. It is a major rice producer and home to the country's largest irrigation system.
Its official name is Villa de Todos los Santos de Calabozo.
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A city in Venezuela and the capital of Guarico state. It is considered the gateway to the Central Plains (the Llanos, a vast tropical grassland region). The area is known for its unique landscape where large limestone formations, called morros, rise sharply above the flat plains.
The hot springs in San Juan de Los Morros are bluish.
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A city in the Venezuelan plains (llanos) in the state of Guárico. It is known for its water sources and an economy based on agriculture, livestock, and tourism. (The Llanos are the central tropical grasslands of the country).
I am the flower of Zaraza, swift as a deer, I am a pro on the maracas when the joropo gets intricate, I am the one who cuts the hide of the wild bull, I am the gourd of the whey, spicy when there is love.
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A town in Falcon state, Venezuela, where the local economy centers on ranching, trade, and farming. It contains the richest fossil deposits in northern South America, where the remains of the world's second largest rodent were discovered.
Those fossils are from Urumaco.
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A city in Carabobo state, Venezuela. With over 195,000 residents, it is a major industrial hub located along the Central Regional Highway (the main thoroughfare connecting Caracas to the western part of the country).
We are stopping in Guacara on our way to Maracay.
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A city in the state of Carabobo, Venezuela, that is home to the country's most economically significant seaport. Most raw materials for national industry arrive here, making the city a vital hub for trade and distribution.
I work for a ship unloading company in Puerto Cabello.
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The largest city in the Venezuelan state of Falcon, located on the southwestern coast of the Paraguana Peninsula. It is home to the world's second largest oil refinery complex and serves as a major hub for trade and tourism (it is a duty free zone, making it a popular destination for buying electronics and imported goods).
Appliances are cheaper in Punto Fijo.
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A port city in the Venezuelan state of Falcon that serves as a trade hub with the neighboring Dutch Caribbean islands. It is internationally famous for its exceptionally well-preserved colonial historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
We are going to the Los Locos Festival held in La Vela de Coro!
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A city in Bolivar state, Venezuela, located on the banks of the Orinoco River and supported by the region's oil belt. It is home to an archaeological reserve of petroglyphs depicting the origin of the world and is famous for having some of the country's best Carnival celebrations.
In Caicara del Orinoco there is clean water from the Orinoco River.
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A Venezuelan municipality located in the state of Falcón. It is popular for its many beaches and tourism. The northernmost point of the Venezuelan mainland, Cape San Roman, is situated here.
We went to Adicora, a beach in Falcón.
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A popular tourist town in western Venezuela known for its beaches and as a gateway to several small islands or cayos with white sand (it is the main entry point for Morrocoy National Park).
Let's take a boat to Cayo Sombrero in Chichiriviche.
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A town in Falcon state, Venezuela, famous for its popular beaches. The community lives off tourism, raising cattle and goats, fishing, and weaving traditional hammocks (the region is particularly well known for its handmade hamacas and chinchorros).
I bought my hammock in Capatárida.
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A municipality in the state of Bolivar, Venezuela. It is the largest in the country and is of great importance because it contains the Guri reservoir, which provides most of the nation's electricity.
Angostura is larger than Costa Rica
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A municipality in the Venezuelan state of Carabobo. It is recognized as one of the country's most organized and developed cities, offering high public safety and a high quality of life. It is home to four universities and several parks popular with visitors.
I feel so safe in San Diego!
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A city on the coastal plains of Falcon state, Venezuela. It is situated between the Medanos de Coro (large sand dunes) to the north and the Sierra de Coro mountains to the south, near the port of La Vela de Coro. It is a major tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its well-preserved colonial architecture. The city is famous for its intense winds, which often exceed 35 km/h.
The Medanos de coro are absolutely spectacular!
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A town in the state of Falcon, Venezuela, where the main industries are cattle ranching and the farming of sugar cane, corn, and tobacco.
Have you visited Mirimire?
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A coastal city in the Venezuelan state of Falcon. The local economy is based on farming, fishing, and artisanal crafts.
Puerto Cumarebo is also known as the Pearl of Falcon.
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A town in Bolivar state, Venezuela, known for its rich gold deposits and its famous annual Carnival, which is a major event celebrated for its unique music and cultural heritage.
The calypso music played at the El Callao carnival is so catchy!
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A city in central Venezuela located in Carabobo state on the southern shore of Lake Valencia. It is best known for housing the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Joseph.
Let us go see the Güigüe monastery.
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A Venezuelan city located in Bolivar State, situated between the Cuyuni and Orinoco river basins. Its main industries are agriculture and food production, and it is a popular destination for travelers.
That telita cheese we bought in Upata is so delicious! (Telita is a soft, stretchy artisanal cheese typical of this region).
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The most populated city in the state of Bolivar, Venezuela, accounting for 60 percent of the state population. It is noted for its clear urban planning and beauty. As a tourist destination, it features scenic landscapes, plazas, parks, museums, and ruins, while also functioning as a major industrial hub.
If you are in Venezuela, visit Ciudad Guayana.
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A city in Aragua State, Venezuela, and capital of the Santos Michelena Municipality. It is situated between the Autopista Regional del Centro and the Pan-American Highway. Although it has become an industrial hub, sugarcane cultivation and pig farming remain significant local sources of income.
The Tragedy of Las Tejerías was so horrible! (Referring to the devastating 2022 landslide caused by heavy rains).
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A city in the Venezuelan state of Aragua that is part of the metropolitan area surrounding Maracay. It is primarily known for housing the Libertador Air Base, a major military installation.
We passed through Palo Negro yesterday.
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A city in central Venezuela located in Aragua state, near Lake Valencia. It is part of the state metropolitan area and serves as a hub for major industries like Empresas Polar (one of Venezuela's largest food and beverage corporations).
Officially San Joaquín de Turmero
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A coastal town in Aragua state, Venezuela, popular for its beaches and tourism. Its main economic activities are cacao farming and fishing. (The region is famous for producing high-quality cacao).
I got a bad sunburn at the beaches of Ocumare de la Costa.
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