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How do you say "iguana" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la iguana
In Spanish (Latin America), "iguana" is la iguana.
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Pronunciation
Aim for LAH ee-GOOAH-nah when you say "la iguana," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Grammar notes
la iguana is feminine. Its plural is iguanas.
Example sentence
La iguana verde descansaba sobre una roca soleada.
The green iguana rested on a sunny rock.
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How to remember la iguana
Say "la iguana" out loud three times while looking at a real iguana or a photo of one; the repetition does more work than any trick.
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Questions about la iguana
How do you pronounce la iguana?
Aim for LAH ee-GOOAH-nah when you say "la iguana," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Is la iguana masculine or feminine?
la iguana is feminine. la iguana is feminine. Its plural is iguanas.
How is la iguana used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la iguana is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La iguana verde descansaba sobre una roca soleada. (The green iguana rested on a sunny rock.).
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