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How do you say "seagull" in Mexican Spanish?
la gaviota
In Mexican Spanish, "seagull" is la gaviota.
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Pronunciation
Say 'gah-vee-OH-tah'. The stress is on the second syllable, and the final a is open and clear.
Grammar notes
La gaviota is feminine. Plural is las gaviotas. It's a common word for any seabird in Spanish.
Example sentence
La gaviota gritaba en la playa.
The seagull was calling on the beach.
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How to remember la gaviota
Gaviota contains gavilla, which means a bundle or flock. Seagulls often gather in groups, so think of them as bundled together.
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Questions about la gaviota
How do you say "seagull" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "seagull" is la gaviota. It is a noun.
Is la gaviota masculine or feminine?
La gaviota is feminine. Plural is las gaviotas. It's a common word for any seabird in Spanish.
How is la gaviota used in a sentence?
Use la gaviota as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La gaviota gritaba en la playa. (The seagull was calling on the beach.).
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