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How do you say "avocado" in Spanish?
el aguacate
In Spanish, "avocado" is el aguacate.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ah-gwah-KAH-teh, with stress on the third syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is aguacates. Aguacate was borrowed from Nahuatl.
Example sentence
El aguacate es sabroso y nutritivo.
The avocado is delicious and nutritious.
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How to remember el aguacate
Aguacate sounds like 'agua' (water) and avocados are full of water-like creamy texture.
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Questions about el aguacate
How do you say "avocado" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "avocado" is el aguacate. It is a noun.
Is el aguacate masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is aguacates. Aguacate was borrowed from Nahuatl.
How is el aguacate used in a sentence?
Use el aguacate as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El aguacate es sabroso y nutritivo. (The avocado is delicious and nutritious.).
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