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Tag: petroleo

Definitions tagged petroleo in the street dictionary.

Punto Fijo

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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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Ciudad Bolívar

The capital city of Bolivar state, Venezuela. It is a popular tourist destination because it preserves many colonial-era buildings. It is also a key commercial hub for the Orinoco River Basin, with an economy based on oil, gold, timber, and crops such as corn, yams, and watermelon.

We have to cross the Angostura Bridge to get to Ciudad Bolívar.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Guasdualito

A city in the plains of Apure, Venezuela, located on the border with Colombia. It is a major hub for cattle ranching and international trade, and it hosts the largest oil center in the region (llanera refers to the Los Llanos plains culture).

The harp, the cuatro, and the maracas sound so good in Guasdualito!

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El Tigre

A city in the Venezuelan state of Anzoategui. Situated between the Orinoco River and the Caribbean Sea, it is a major center for the oil industry, as well as trade and tourism.

I studied at the National Open University of El Tigre.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Pariaguán

A city in the Venezuelan state of Anzoátegui. The oil industry is the primary source of employment in this city. The climate is dry, with very little rainfall.

The Carnivals in Pariaguán are so much fun.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Querosín

Kerosene, a liquid fuel used for stoves and lamps, as well as for rural chores like burning brush or trash (la quema refers to the common practice of clearing land with fire).

All the querosín spilled on the kitchen floor | They say querosín is very good for getting stains out of clothes

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Galipote

A type of pitch or tar used for caulking ships; also used to describe the sticky black oil residue found on beaches (primarily used in Asturias).

When I got back from the beach, my feet were covered in Galipote stains.

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piquiti jinquiti

A children's game where players must keep their fingers crossed. If a player uncrosses their fingers, they have to kneel down until someone passes in front of them.

If you uncross your fingers, then I will say piquiti jinquiti and you will have to stay kneeling.

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo