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How do you say "pigeon" in Mexican Spanish?
la paloma
In Mexican Spanish, "pigeon" is la paloma.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'pah-LOH-mah', with stress on the second syllable and soft p.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun, plural 'palomas'. Paloma refers to any pigeon or dove.
Example sentence
La paloma está posada en el cable.
The pigeon is perched on the wire.
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How to remember la paloma
Paloma sounds peaceful like the bird itself, and palomas are symbols of peace in many cultures.
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Questions about la paloma
How do you say "pigeon" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "pigeon" is la paloma. It is a noun.
Is la paloma masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun, plural 'palomas'. Paloma refers to any pigeon or dove.
How is la paloma used in a sentence?
Use la paloma as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La paloma está posada en el cable. (The pigeon is perched on the wire.).
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