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Definition of venta
venta
/ˈvɛn.tə/
ven · ta
Plural:ventas
venta Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A traditional roadside inn, tavern, or rest stop, particularly one located in Spain or historically Spanish-speaking territories.
Example
"The weary travelers sought refuge in a rustic venta along the dusty Andalusian road."
2
A river in northwestern Europe that flows through Lithuania and western Latvia before emptying into the Baltic Sea.
Example
"During their tour of the Baltic region, they admired the widest waterfall in Europe located on the Venta."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish 'venta' (sale, inn), from Late Latin 'vendita', feminine past participle of Latin 'vendere' (to sell). Historically, roadside inns in Spain were places where goods were sold.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Venta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/venta