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How do you say "dam" in Mexican Spanish?
la presa
In Mexican Spanish, "dam" is la presa.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced lah PREHS-ah, with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
La presa is a feminine noun phrase. Presa means dam or prey, depending on context.
Example sentence
La presa controlaba el nivel del agua del río.
The dam controlled the water level of the river.
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How to remember la presa
Presa is related to presión (pressure), and dams hold back water pressure.
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Questions about la presa
How do you say "dam" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "dam" is la presa. It is a noun.
Is la presa masculine or feminine?
La presa is a feminine noun phrase. Presa means dam or prey, depending on context.
How is la presa used in a sentence?
Use la presa as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La presa controlaba el nivel del agua del río. (The dam controlled the water level of the river.).
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