venezia

Thân thiện

A colorful gondola glides through a canal in Venezia.

Definition

Noun 1. A major Italian city and tourist destination: The proper noun "Venezía" refers to the capital city of the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. It is renowned for its unique urban structure, built on a series of islands within a coastal lagoon, its extensive canal network, and its immense historical and artistic significance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spent our honeymoon in Venezia. (We spent our honeymoon in Venice.)
  • The art and architecture of Venezia are breathtaking. (The art and architecture of Venice are breathtaking.)
  • Venezia is facing challenges due to rising water levels. (Venice is facing challenges due to rising water levels.)

Advanced Usage

• "La Serenissima": A traditional historical name for the Republic of Venice, often used poetically to refer to the city itself, emphasizing its past majesty and stability.
  • The history of La Serenissima, or Venezia, spans over a millennium. (The history of the Most Serene Republic, or Venice, spans over a millennium.)

Variants and Related Words

• Venetian (adj): Of or relating to the city or region of Venice.
  • We bought a beautiful Venetian glass vase. (We bought a beautiful Venetian glass vase.)
• Venetian (n): A native or inhabitant of Venice.
  • The Venetians are proud of their city's heritage. (The Venetians are proud of their city's heritage.)

Synonyms

• Venice: The standard English name for the city. "Venezía" is the Italian endonym.
  • Venice/Venezia is famous for its Carnival. (Venice is famous for its Carnival.)

Related Phrases and Cultural References

• "The Floating City": A common nickname for Venice, referencing its construction on water.
  • Tourists flock to see the canals of the Floating City, Venezia. (Tourists flock to see the canals of the Floating City, Venice.)
• "The City of Canals": Another descriptive nickname for Venice.
  • Navigating the City of Canals, Venezia, requires a boat or good walking shoes. (Navigating the City of Canals, Venice, requires a boat or good walking shoes.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Venice
• Venezia