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vena

vein

noun BEH-nah Rare

Origin: From Latin vena.

Also means

streak, seam (mineral)

Usage Note

Vena covers blood veins (as opposed to arteria) and also a vein of ore or mineral in geology, a wood grain, or a figurative streak of talent — tiene vena de artista ('he has an artistic streak'). The phrase estar en vena means to be in the mood or inspired, a colloquial expression common in Spain.

Examples

"La enfermera buscó una vena para el análisis."

Natural Translation

The nurse looked for a vein for the blood test.

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