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How do you say "vulture" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el buitre
In Spanish (Latin America), "vulture" is el buitre.
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Pronunciation
Say "el buitre" as EHL BOOEE-treh, letting the first syllable carry the stress and keeping every vowel short and pure.
Grammar notes
el buitre is masculine. Its plural is buitres.
Example sentence
Un buitre esperaba pacientemente en el árbol.
A vulture waited patiently in the tree.
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How to remember el buitre
Picture the phrase "el buitre" attached to a quick mental snapshot of a vulture in a Mexican kitchen or street market, and the word will resurface on its own next time you need it.
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- wasp la avispa
- moth la polilla
- newt el tritón
- salamander la salamandra
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Questions about el buitre
How do you pronounce el buitre?
Say "el buitre" as EHL BOOEE-treh, letting the first syllable carry the stress and keeping every vowel short and pure.
Is el buitre masculine or feminine?
el buitre is masculine. el buitre is masculine. Its plural is buitres.
How is el buitre used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el buitre is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Un buitre esperaba pacientemente en el árbol. (A vulture waited patiently in the tree.).
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