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• Nombre propio que designa al segundo planeta desde el Sol, conocido por su lento movimiento retrógrado y por ser visible como estrella de la mañana o de la tarde; también se refiere a la diosa romana del amor y la belleza, equivalente a la Afrodita griega.

A proper noun referring to the second planet from the Sun, known for its slow retrograde rotation and visibility as the morning or evening star.

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1. A2formalscientific

   The second planet from the Sun in our solar system, known for its slow, retrograde rotation and its visibility from Earth as the morning or evening star.

   Venus (planeta)

   • Venus is often called the 'morning star' or 'evening star' because of its brightness.
   • The surface of Venus is extremely hot due to its thick atmosphere.
   • Scientists have sent several probes to study Venus.

2. B1formalart

   The Roman goddess of love, beauty, desire, and prosperity, equivalent to the Greek goddess Aphrodite.

   Venus (diosa romana)

   • In Roman mythology, Venus was the mother of the hero Aeneas.
   • The temple of Venus was a popular site in ancient Rome.
   • Artists often depicted Venus as a beautiful woman emerging from the sea.

3. Genus of ClamsC1formalscientific

   A genus of edible marine bivalve mollusks in the family Veneridae, characterized by thick, oval shells.

   Venus (género de almejas)

   • The Venus clam is commonly harvested for food in coastal regions.
   • Venus shells are often found in sandy or muddy seabeds.
   • Biologists classify several species of clams under the genus Venus.