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How do you say "author" in Spanish?
el autor
In Spanish, "author" is el autor.
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Pronunciation
Let it flow as "el autor" - with no accent, stress lands on the last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'.
Grammar notes
el autor is masculine. Its plural is autores.
Example sentence
La autora firmó ejemplares de su novela.
The author signed copies of her novel.
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How to remember el autor
Break "autor" into its syllables and tap each one out on your fingers while thinking of 'author'.
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Questions about el autor
How do you pronounce el autor?
Let it flow as "el autor" - with no accent, stress lands on the last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'.
Is el autor masculine or feminine?
el autor is masculine. el autor is masculine. Its plural is autores.
How is el autor used in Spanish?
el autor is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La autora firmó ejemplares de su novela. (The author signed copies of her novel.).
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