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How do you say "donut" in Mexican Spanish?
la dona
In Mexican Spanish, "donut" is la dona.
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Pronunciation
lah DOH-nah. Stress on first syllable, two syllables total.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun. Plural: las donas. Dona is the Spanish spelling for donut, feminine.
Example sentence
La dona está cubierta de chocolate.
The donut is covered with chocolate.
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How to remember la dona
Dona sounds like 'doughnut' but shortened and pronounced Spanish-style.
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Questions about la dona
How do you say "donut" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "donut" is la dona. It is a noun.
Is la dona masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun. Plural: las donas. Dona is the Spanish spelling for donut, feminine.
How is la dona used in a sentence?
Use la dona as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La dona está cubierta de chocolate. (The donut is covered with chocolate.).
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