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How do you say "anchor" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el ancla
In Spanish (Latin America), "anchor" is el ancla.
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Pronunciation
Say "el ancla" as EHL AHN-klah, letting the first syllable carry the stress and keeping every vowel short and pure.
Grammar notes
el ancla is masculine. Its plural is anclas.
Example sentence
Echaron el ancla cerca de la orilla.
They dropped the anchor near the shore.
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How to remember el ancla
Picture the phrase "el ancla" attached to a quick mental snapshot of a anchor in a Mexican kitchen or street market, and the word will resurface on its own next time you need it.
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Questions about el ancla
How do you pronounce el ancla?
Say "el ancla" as EHL AHN-klah, letting the first syllable carry the stress and keeping every vowel short and pure.
Is el ancla masculine or feminine?
el ancla is masculine. el ancla is masculine. Its plural is anclas.
How is el ancla used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el ancla is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Echaron el ancla cerca de la orilla. (They dropped the anchor near the shore.).
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