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How do you say "turkey" in Mexican Spanish?
el pavo
In Mexican Spanish, "turkey" is el pavo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'PAH-vo', with stress on the first syllable and soft p.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, plural 'pavos'. Pavo specifically refers to the turkey bird.
Example sentence
El pavo es un plato tradicional en Navidad.
Turkey is a traditional dish at Christmas.
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How to remember el pavo
Pavo comes from the Latin name for the peafowl, and turkey is similar in appearance.
Related words
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- carp la carpa
- catfish el pez gato
- copper el cobre
- lead el plomo
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- salmon el salmón
- squirrel la ardilla
- vegetables las verduras
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Questions about el pavo
How do you say "turkey" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "turkey" is el pavo. It is a noun.
Is el pavo masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, plural 'pavos'. Pavo specifically refers to the turkey bird.
How is el pavo used in a sentence?
Use el pavo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El pavo es un plato tradicional en Navidad. (Turkey is a traditional dish at Christmas.).
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