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How do you say "platypus" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el ornitorrinco
In Spanish (Latin America), "platypus" is el ornitorrinco.
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Pronunciation
Aim for EHL ohr-nee-tohr-RREEN-koh when you say "el ornitorrinco," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Grammar notes
el ornitorrinco is masculine. Its plural is El ornitorrinco.
Example sentence
El ornitorrinco nadaba a lo largo del lecho del río.
The platypus swam along the riverbed.
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How to remember el ornitorrinco
Connect it with the phrase "el ornitorrinco" attached to a quick mental snapshot of a platypus 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 el ornitorrinco
How do you pronounce el ornitorrinco?
Aim for EHL ohr-nee-tohr-RREEN-koh when you say "el ornitorrinco," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Is el ornitorrinco masculine or feminine?
el ornitorrinco is masculine. el ornitorrinco is masculine. Its plural is El ornitorrinco.
How is el ornitorrinco used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el ornitorrinco is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El ornitorrinco nadaba a lo largo del lecho del río. (The platypus swam along the riverbed.).
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