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How do you say "clam" in Mexican Spanish?
la almeja
In Mexican Spanish, "clam" is la almeja.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ahl-MEH-hah'. The stress is on the second syllable, and both a's are open vowels.
Grammar notes
La almeja is feminine. Plural is las almejas. The word comes from Arabic, reflecting Spain's historical linguistic diversity.
Example sentence
La almeja estaba cerrada.
The clam was closed.
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How to remember la almeja
Almeja sounds like al-mesh-ah. Picture a clam's shell with a mesh-like pattern or texture inside.
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Questions about la almeja
How do you say "clam" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "clam" is la almeja. It is a noun.
Is la almeja masculine or feminine?
La almeja is feminine. Plural is las almejas. The word comes from Arabic, reflecting Spain's historical linguistic diversity.
How is la almeja used in a sentence?
Use la almeja as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La almeja estaba cerrada. (The clam was closed.).
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