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How do you say "shrimp" in Mexican Spanish?
los camarones
In Mexican Spanish, "shrimp" is los camarones.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'kah-mah-ROH-nes', with stress on the third syllable and soft c.
Grammar notes
Plural masculine noun, 'los camarones'. The singular 'camarón' is less commonly used.
Example sentence
Los camarones al ajillo son deliciosos.
Garlic shrimp is delicious.
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How to remember los camarones
Camarones are small sea creatures, and the word is always used in plural form.
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Questions about los camarones
How do you say "shrimp" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "shrimp" is los camarones. It is a noun.
How is los camarones written in Mexican Spanish?
los camarones is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is los camarones used in a sentence?
Use los camarones as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Los camarones al ajillo son deliciosos. (Garlic shrimp is delicious.).
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