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How do you say "melon" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el melón
In Spanish (Latin America), "melon" is el melón.
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Pronunciation
Try EL meh-LOHN for "el melón", putting the emphasis on the last syllable and remembering that s, c, and z all share the same soft s sound here.
Grammar notes
el melón is masculine. Its plural is melones.
Example sentence
Una rebanada de melón es refrescante en verano.
A slice of melon is refreshing in summer.
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How to remember el melón
Notice the shape of "melón" on the page and invent a quick, silly story about it before you move to the next word; odd stories outlast plain repetition.
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Questions about el melón
How do you pronounce el melón?
Try EL meh-LOHN for "el melón", putting the emphasis on the last syllable and remembering that s, c, and z all share the same soft s sound here.
Is el melón masculine or feminine?
el melón is masculine. el melón is masculine. Its plural is melones.
How is el melón used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el melón is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Una rebanada de melón es refrescante en verano. (A slice of melon is refreshing in summer.).
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