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How do you say "corn" in Mexican Spanish?
el maíz
In Mexican Spanish, "corn" is el maíz.
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Pronunciation
mah-EES. The stress is on the second syllable, which has a long 'ee' sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Plural: los maíces. In Mexico, maíz is ubiquitous, and the crop is central to the culture.
Example sentence
El maíz es importante en la cocina mexicana.
Corn is important in Mexican cooking.
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How to remember el maíz
Maíz sounds like 'my-eese'. Think of corn kernels as 'my' favorite grain.
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Questions about el maíz
How do you say "corn" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "corn" is el maíz. It is a noun.
Is el maíz masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun. Plural: los maíces. In Mexico, maíz is ubiquitous, and the crop is central to the culture.
How is el maíz used in a sentence?
Use el maíz as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El maíz es importante en la cocina mexicana. (Corn is important in Mexican cooking.).
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