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How do you say "caterpillar" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la oruga
In Spanish (Latin America), "caterpillar" is la oruga.
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Pronunciation
Native speakers in Mexico say "la oruga" close to LAH oh-RROO-gah, keeping vowels tight and stressing the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
la oruga is feminine. Its plural is orugas.
Example sentence
La oruga mordisqueó una hoja verde.
The caterpillar munched on a green leaf.
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How to remember la oruga
Split "oruga" into its syllables and say each one slowly while picturing a caterpillar; repeating that small ritual a few times locks the sound and the meaning together.
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- moth la polilla
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Questions about la oruga
How do you pronounce la oruga?
Native speakers in Mexico say "la oruga" close to LAH oh-RROO-gah, keeping vowels tight and stressing the second-to-last syllable.
Is la oruga masculine or feminine?
la oruga is feminine. la oruga is feminine. Its plural is orugas.
How is la oruga used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la oruga is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La oruga mordisqueó una hoja verde. (The caterpillar munched on a green leaf.).
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