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How do you say "stem" in Mexican Spanish?
el tallo
In Mexican Spanish, "stem" is el tallo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'TAH-yo', with stress on the first syllable and soft t.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, plural 'tallos'. Tallo refers to the stem or stalk of a plant.
Example sentence
El tallo verde sostiene las hojas.
The green stem supports the leaves.
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How to remember el tallo
Tallo sounds like it could relate to 'tall', which stems help plants to be.
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Questions about el tallo
How do you say "stem" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "stem" is el tallo. It is a noun.
Is el tallo masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, plural 'tallos'. Tallo refers to the stem or stalk of a plant.
How is el tallo used in a sentence?
Use el tallo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El tallo verde sostiene las hojas. (The green stem supports the leaves.).
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