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How do you say "octopus" in Mexican Spanish?
el pulpo
In Mexican Spanish, "octopus" is el pulpo.
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Pronunciation
Say 'POOL-poh'. The p is pronounced, the u is clear, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
El pulpo is masculine. Plural is los pulpos. It comes from Latin polypus, meaning many feet.
Example sentence
El pulpo puede cambiar de color.
The octopus can change color.
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How to remember el pulpo
Pulpo sounds like pulp, and an octopus can turn itself pulpy and malleable. Remember the word as the squishy creature.
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Questions about el pulpo
How do you say "octopus" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "octopus" is el pulpo. It is a noun.
Is el pulpo masculine or feminine?
El pulpo is masculine. Plural is los pulpos. It comes from Latin polypus, meaning many feet.
How is el pulpo used in a sentence?
Use el pulpo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El pulpo puede cambiar de color. (The octopus can change color.).
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