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How do you say "novel" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la novela
In Spanish (Latin America), "novel" is la novela.
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Pronunciation
Try LAH noh-BEH-lah for "la novela," tapping a single quick r if one shows up and keeping the stress on the second-to-last part.
Grammar notes
la novela is feminine. Its plural is novelas.
Example sentence
Terminó de leer la novela anoche.
He finished reading the novel last night.
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How to remember la novela
Link it in your mind to the phrase "la novela" attached to a quick mental snapshot of a novel in a Mexican kitchen or street market, and the word will resurface on its own next time you need it.
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Questions about la novela
How do you pronounce la novela?
Try LAH noh-BEH-lah for "la novela," tapping a single quick r if one shows up and keeping the stress on the second-to-last part.
Is la novela masculine or feminine?
la novela is feminine. la novela is feminine. Its plural is novelas.
How is la novela used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la novela is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Terminó de leer la novela anoche. (He finished reading the novel last night.).
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