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How do you say "seagull" in Mexican Spanish?

la gaviota

Noun Feminine

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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