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How to Pronounce Caracas
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Meaning and Context
Caracas, officially known as Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela, founded in 1567 by Spanish conquistador Diego de Losada. Nestled within the verdant Cordillera de la Costa mountain range, the city's dramatic topography is dominated by the iconic Cerro El Ávila (Avila Mountain), which forms a majestic natural barrier between the urban metropolis and the Caribbean Sea coast. As the nation's undisputed political, cultural, and economic center, Caracas houses the seat of the Venezuelan government, including the presidential palace of Miraflores, and is a major hub for finance, commerce, and industry. The city boasts a vibrant cultural scene with institutions like the Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex and the Museum of Contemporary Art, alongside significant historical landmarks such as the birthplace of Simón Bolívar. Despite challenges, Caracas remains a dynamic and pivotal South American capital, characterized by its tropical climate, complex urban landscape, and profound influence on Venezuela's national identity.
Common Mistakes and Alternative Spellings
The standard and correct spelling is Caracas. Common misspellings often arise from phonetic misinterpretations or typographical errors. Frequent variants include Caraccas (doubling the 'c'), Carracas (swapping the 'a' and 'r'), and Carcas (omitting an 'a'). In some older English texts, the archaic spelling Carraccas may occasionally appear. It is also sometimes mistakenly written as Caracoas or Caracus. Users searching for information should be aware that the city's full colonial name, Santiago de León de Caracas, is rarely used in everyday reference but may appear in historical contexts. Ensuring the correct single 'r' and the ending '-cas' is crucial for accurate searches and communication.
Example Sentences
After a morning exploring the historic center of Caracas, we took the cable car up Cerro El Ávila for breathtaking panoramic views of the entire city.
The economic policies formulated in Caracas have far-reaching consequences for the entire Venezuelan economy and its international trade relations.
Many travelers find that a visit to Caracas is incomplete without seeing the modernist architecture of the Universidad Central de Venezuela, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Despite its bustling urban energy, the natural parks within Caracas provide residents with a vital escape from the city's dense neighborhoods.
The cultural pulse of Caracas is most palpable during the annual theater festivals and in the galleries of the Museum of Fine Arts.
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