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How do you say "mole" in Mexican Spanish?
el topo
In Mexican Spanish, "mole" is el topo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'TOH-po', with stress on the first syllable and soft p.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, plural 'topos'. Topo specifically refers to the animal, while it also means location or place.
Example sentence
El topo cava galerías bajo tierra.
The mole digs tunnels underground.
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How to remember el topo
Topo sounds like 'topiary', and moles are known for tunneling underground and creating mounds.
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- squirrel la ardilla
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Questions about el topo
How do you say "mole" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "mole" is el topo. It is a noun.
Is el topo masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, plural 'topos'. Topo specifically refers to the animal, while it also means location or place.
How is el topo used in a sentence?
Use el topo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El topo cava galerías bajo tierra. (The mole digs tunnels underground.).
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