Caracas

American  

[kuh-rah-kuhs, kah-rah-kahs] / kəˈrɑ kəs, kɑˈrɑ kɑs /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Venezuela, in the N part.

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Caracas British  

/ -ˈrɑː-, kəˈrækəs, kaˈrakas /

noun

1. the capital of Venezuela, in the north: founded in 1567; major industrial and commercial centre, notably for oil companies. Pop: 3 276 000 (2005 est)

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Caracas Cultural  

1. Capital of Venezuela and the largest city in the country, located in northern Venezuela near the Caribbean Sea; commercial, industrial, and cultural center of the nation.

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Example Sentences

Without Caracas as a lifeline, Cuba has struggled to keep electricity on, or food and medicine in stock.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

A group of U.S. executives also journeyed to Caracas to discuss potential investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In meetings in Caracas and Houston, the parties have yet to agree on contract terms that would tempt the company to risk entering the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Pigasse worked to court officials in Venezuela and traveled to Caracas several times this year, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Betancourt has accused the Dominican government of being involved in the attempt on his life that occurred in the capital city of Caracas, June 24.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez