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How do you say "peacock" in Mexican Spanish?
el pavo real
In Mexican Spanish, "peacock" is el pavo real.
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Pronunciation
PAH-voh ray-AHL. Two words: pavo (turkey), real (royal).
Grammar notes
El pavo real is masculine. Pavo means turkey or peacock, and real is an adjective meaning royal.
Example sentence
El pavo real despliega sus plumas hermosas.
The peacock displays his beautiful feathers.
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How to remember el pavo real
Pavo real literally means 'royal turkey', and indeed the peacock has royal-looking feathers.
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Questions about el pavo real
How do you say "peacock" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "peacock" is el pavo real. It is a noun.
Is el pavo real masculine or feminine?
El pavo real is masculine. Pavo means turkey or peacock, and real is an adjective meaning royal.
How is el pavo real used in a sentence?
Use el pavo real as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El pavo real despliega sus plumas hermosas. (The peacock displays his beautiful feathers.).
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