How do you say "manatee" in Mexican Spanish?

In Mexican Spanish, "manatee" is el manatí. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

el manatí is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Mexican Spanish pronunciation rules.

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Questions about el manatí

How do you say "manatee" in Mexican Spanish?

In Mexican Spanish, "manatee" is el manatí. It is a noun. The word is spelled el manatí and pronounced as written, following Mexican Spanish pronunciation rules.

Is el manatí masculine or feminine?

el manatí does not follow the typical -o/-a pattern in Spanish, so its gender should be memorised. Check a dictionary for the definite article (el or la) to confirm.

How is el manatí used in a sentence?

Use el manatí as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Mexican Spanish, word order and agreement rules determine how el manatí fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Mexican Spanish language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.