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How do you say "avocado" in Spanish?

el aguacate

Noun Masculine

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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