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How do you say "chimpanzee" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el chimpancé
In Spanish (Latin America), "chimpanzee" is el chimpancé.
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Pronunciation
Locals say "el chimpancé" as EL kheem-pahn-SEH, the last syllable landing hardest, s-like sounds replacing anything a European speaker might turn into a th.
Grammar notes
el chimpancé is masculine. Its plural is chimpancés.
Example sentence
El chimpancé usó un palo para alcanzar la comida.
The chimpanzee used a stick to reach the food.
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How to remember el chimpancé
Say "chimpancé" out loud three times while picturing exactly what it means; repetition paired with a mental picture is what makes new words stay.
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Questions about el chimpancé
How do you pronounce el chimpancé?
Locals say "el chimpancé" as EL kheem-pahn-SEH, the last syllable landing hardest, s-like sounds replacing anything a European speaker might turn into a th.
Is el chimpancé masculine or feminine?
el chimpancé is masculine. el chimpancé is masculine. Its plural is chimpancés.
How is el chimpancé used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el chimpancé is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El chimpancé usó un palo para alcanzar la comida. (The chimpanzee used a stick to reach the food.).
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