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How do you say "narwhal" in Mexican Spanish?
el narval
In Mexican Spanish, "narwhal" is el narval.
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Pronunciation
Say 'nar-VAHL'. The stress is on the second syllable, and the final l is pronounced clearly.
Grammar notes
El narval is masculine. Plural is los narvales. The word comes from Old Norse and is used similarly in Spanish.
Example sentence
El narval tiene un colmillo largo.
The narwhal has a long tusk.
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How to remember el narval
Narval sounds like narrow-val. A narwhal has a long, narrow tusk that sticks out from its body.
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Questions about el narval
How do you say "narwhal" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "narwhal" is el narval. It is a noun.
Is el narval masculine or feminine?
El narval is masculine. Plural is los narvales. The word comes from Old Norse and is used similarly in Spanish.
How is el narval used in a sentence?
Use el narval as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El narval tiene un colmillo largo. (The narwhal has a long tusk.).
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