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How do you say "lemon" in Mexican Spanish?
el limón
In Mexican Spanish, "lemon" is el limón.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'lee-MOHN', with stress on the second syllable and soft l.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, plural 'limones'. Note the accent mark on the final syllable.
Example sentence
El limón amarillo es ácido y refrescante.
The yellow lemon is sour and refreshing.
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How to remember el limón
Limón sounds sour, just like the tart, acidic flavor of lemon juice.
Related words
- apple la manzana
- asparagus el espárrago
- avocado el aguacate
- cucumber el pepino
- grapes las uvas
- peanut el cacahuete
- rice el arroz
- soy sauce la salsa de soya
- watermelon la sandía
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Questions about el limón
How do you say "lemon" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "lemon" is el limón. It is a noun.
Is el limón masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, plural 'limones'. Note the accent mark on the final syllable.
How is el limón used in a sentence?
Use el limón as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El limón amarillo es ácido y refrescante. (The yellow lemon is sour and refreshing.).
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