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How do you say "heron" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la garza
In Spanish (Latin America), "heron" is la garza.
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Pronunciation
Break it into pieces: LAH GAHR-sah, and lean on the first beat, since Spanish rhythm hits each syllable evenly.
Grammar notes
la garza is feminine. Its plural is garzas.
Example sentence
La garza se quedó quieta a la orilla del agua.
The heron stood still at the water's edge.
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How to remember la garza
Imagine a friend named after the sound of "garza" holding a heron — a silly pairing like that is what actually makes vocabulary stick.
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Questions about la garza
How do you pronounce la garza?
Break it into pieces: LAH GAHR-sah, and lean on the first beat, since Spanish rhythm hits each syllable evenly.
Is la garza masculine or feminine?
la garza is feminine. la garza is feminine. Its plural is garzas.
How is la garza used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la garza is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La garza se quedó quieta a la orilla del agua. (The heron stood still at the water's edge.).
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