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No one thinks of Mexico and Peru as black. But Mexico and Peru together got 700,000 Africans in the slave trade. The coast of Acapulco was a black city in the 1870s. And the Veracruz Coast on the gulf of Mexico and the Costa Chica, south of Acapulco are traditional black lands.
Henry Louis Gates

Meaning of "Veracruz" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VERACRUZ

Veracruz  [ˌvɛrəˈkruːz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VERACRUZ

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Veracruz is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VERACRUZ MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Veracruz

Veracruz

Veracruz,( beɾaˈkɾus (help·info)) formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (Spanish pronunciation: ), officially Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave), is one of the 31 states that, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided in 212 municipalities and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez. This state is located in Eastern Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Tamaulipas to the north, San Luis Potosí and Hidalgo to the west, Puebla to the southwest, Oaxaca and Chiapas to the south, and Tabasco to the southeast. On its east, Veracruz has a significant share of the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico. The state is noted for its mixed ethnic and indigenous populations. Its cuisine reflects the many cultural influences that have come through the state because of the importance of the port of Veracruz. In addition to the capital city, the state's largest cities include Veracruz, Coatzacoalcos, Córdoba, Minatitlán, Poza Rica, Boca Del Río and Orizaba.

Definition of Veracruz in the English dictionary

The definition of Veracruz in the dictionary is a state of E Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico: consists of a hot humid coastal strip with lagoons, rising rapidly inland to the central plateau and Sierra Madre Oriental. Capital: Jalapa. Pop: 630 000. Area: 72 815 sq km. Other definition of Veracruz is the chief port of Mexico, in Veracruz state on the Gulf of Mexico. Pop: 410 000.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VERACRUZ


Andrewes
ˈændruːz
Andrews
ˈændruːz
broose
bruːz
bruise
bruːz
cruise
kruːz
cruse
kruːz
debruise
dɪˈbruːz
druse
druːz
Druze
druːz
Hebrews
ˈhiːbruːz
peruse
pəˈruːz
reperuse
ˌriːpəˈruːz
roose
ruːz
ruse
ruːz
scruze
skruːz
Socceroos
ˌsɒkəˈruːz
trews
truːz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VERACRUZ

Venus
Venus flytrap
Venus shell
Venus´s flower basket
Venus´s looking glass
Venus´s-flytrap
Venus´s-girdle
Venus´s-hair
Venusberg
Venusian

WORDS THAT END LIKE VERACRUZ

cuz
Hakenkreuz
Hormuz
luz
Mahfouz
Ormuz
Santa Cruz
Soyuz
Tammuz
Thammuz
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Vaduz
zuz

Synonyms and antonyms of Veracruz in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Veracruz» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VERACRUZ

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The translations of Veracruz from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Veracruz» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

韦拉克鲁斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Veracruz
570 millions of speakers

English

Veracruz
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Veracruz
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فيراكروز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Veracruz
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Veracruz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভেরাক্রুজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Veracruz
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Veracruz
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Veracruz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ベラクルス州
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

베라 크루즈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Veracruz
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Veracruz
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெராகுருஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वेराक्रुझ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Veracruz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Veracruz
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Veracruz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Veracruz
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Veracruz
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Βερακρούζ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Veracruz
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Vera
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Veracruz
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Veracruz

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VERACRUZ»

The term «Veracruz» is very widely used and occupies the 12.739 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VERACRUZ» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Veracruz

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QUOTES WITH «VERACRUZ»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Veracruz.
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Henry Louis Gates
No one thinks of Mexico and Peru as black. But Mexico and Peru together got 700,000 Africans in the slave trade. The coast of Acapulco was a black city in the 1870s. And the Veracruz Coast on the gulf of Mexico and the Costa Chica, south of Acapulco are traditional black lands.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VERACRUZ»

Discover the use of Veracruz in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Veracruz and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Zarela's Veracruz: Mexico's Simplest Cuisine
Capturing the easy-going atmosphere of Mexico's eastern coastal cuisine, this Veracruz cookbook reveals various delicious combinations for seafood, chicken, vegetables, olive oil, and fresh herbs, featuring more than 150 recipes that reveal ...
Zarela Martinez, 2004
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Blacks in Colonial Veracruz: Race, Ethnicity, and Regional ...
Sources. Cited. Archival. Material. Archivo del Ayuntamiento de Jalapa, Libros 1, 8, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 30, 32, 33, 34. Jalapa, Veracruz. Archivo Carraza y Pardo. Ingenio de la Concha, Jalapa, Veracruz. Archivo Generalde laNación. General ...
Patrick J. Carroll, 2010
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Puebla and Veracruz, Mexico: Frommer's ShortCuts
Frommer's ShortCuts give you exactly what you need for your trip to Puebla & Veracruz, Mexico—and no more.
Frommer's ShortCuts, 2011
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The Flying Witches of Veracruz
Waking up in Mictlan, the underworld entrance of the North, nearly dead from an evil witch's attack--this is where James Endredy's gripping true account of his experience with the witches of Veracruz begins.
James Endredy, 2011
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Four Days to Veracruz: A Novel
With style and nonstop action, Owen West, winner of the Boyd literary award for best military novel of 2001, returns with Four Days to Veracruz -- an adventure-thriller that sizzles with international intrigue, relentless suspense, and ...
Owen West, 2003
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Mexico's Veracruz Adventure Guide
This guide gives excellent, in-depth information on this much overlooked part of Mexico. All the cities and towns I plan to visit were listed in this guide, and good information on lodging was given.
Joanie Sanchez, 2011
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Classic Period Cultural Currents in Southern and Central ...
Classic-Period Cultural Currents in Southern and Central Veracruz explores the diverse traditions and dynamic interactions along the Mexican Gulf lowlands at the height of their cultural florescence.
Philip J. Arnold, Christopher A. Pool, 2008
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"Betting" on Vanilla: Rural Producers and Development in ...
The work then moves on to describe the tensions that have existed for centuries between these small producers and local elites and the insurmountable obstacles faced by one particular grassroots movement.
Joy Leigh Pendley, 2007
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An Affair of Honor: Woodrow Wilson and the Occupation of ...
For this generation this study is definitive. George Osborn, American Historical Review"
Robert E. Quirk, 1962
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A Favored Place: San Juan River Wetlands, Central Veracruz, ...
Alfred Siemens' discovery of the remains of this network in the 1970s led him to uncover fifteen centuries of land-use history in the region. This book contains a full record of his findings.
Alfred H. Siemens, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VERACRUZ»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Veracruz is used in the context of the following news items.
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A Photojournalist Fled Veracruz Under Threat, But Murder Found …
Most of the homicides are by far concentrated in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz, home to several key eastern ports and a hub for drug- and human-trafficking. «VICE News, Aug 15»
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Journalists under attack in Mexico
AJ+ traveled to Veracruz and followed photojournalist Félix Márquez and Jorge Sánchez, an activist calling for a formal investigation into the murder of his father, ... «Al Jazeera America, Jul 15»
3
Hay Festival to be held online in protest against journalist killings in …
Mexican journalists protest the murder of their colleague from Veracruz state, Gregorio Jimenez, and other slain journalists. Photograph: Marco Ugarte/AP. «The Guardian, Feb 15»
4
Moises Sanchez, Missing Journalist, Found Dead In Veracruz State …
The body of Mexican journalist Moises Sanchez, who was kidnapped three weeks ago, was found in the southern state of Veracruz, authorities said Sunday. «International Business Times, Jan 15»
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Mexican town's entire police force detained over journalist …
Thirty-six members of the Medellín de Bravo police department were brought in to give statements, according to a statement from the Veracruz state prosecutor's ... «The Guardian, Jan 15»
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Ibero-American Summit gets under way in Veracruz, Mexico
The 24th Ibero-American Summit of heads of state and government got under way Monday in this eastern Mexican city with the aim of transforming the forum, ... «Fox News Latino, Dec 14»
7
Storm Dolly hits Veracruz, Mexico
The storm collapsed a street and house in the port city of Veracruz and prompted hundreds of schools to close in the states of Veracruz and Tamaulipas. «Canadian Underwriter, Sep 14»
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Mexico earthquake strikes eastern state of Veracruz
The state of Veracruz is home to a major nuclear power plant, Laguna Verde, and some of Mexico's key petroleum facilities. State civil protection officials said ... «CBC.ca, Jul 14»
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Mass grave containing 28 bodies discovered in eastern Mexico
People hold portraits of loved ones in Veracruz People hold portraits of their missing loved ones after a mass grave was discovered in Veracruz. Photograph: ... «The Guardian, Jun 14»
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Mexico bus crash kills 36 people in Veracruz
The authorities in Mexico say 36 people have been killed in a bus crash in the south-east of the country. The state government of Veracruz said four people ... «BBC News, Apr 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Veracruz [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/veracruz>. Apr 2024 ».
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