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How do you say "cucumber" in Mexican Spanish?
el pepino
In Mexican Spanish, "cucumber" is el pepino.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'peh-PEE-no', with stress on the second syllable and soft p.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, plural 'pepinos'. Pepino is used for both cucumber and melon in Spanish.
Example sentence
El pepino crudo es fresco y refrescante.
Raw cucumber is fresh and refreshing.
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How to remember el pepino
Pepino is related to 'pequeño' meaning small, as cucumbers can be small and slender.
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Questions about el pepino
How do you say "cucumber" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "cucumber" is el pepino. It is a noun.
Is el pepino masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, plural 'pepinos'. Pepino is used for both cucumber and melon in Spanish.
How is el pepino used in a sentence?
Use el pepino as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El pepino crudo es fresco y refrescante. (Raw cucumber is fresh and refreshing.).
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