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How do you say "beef" in Spanish?
la carne
In Spanish, "beef" is la carne.
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Pronunciation
Carne is 'KAR-neh' with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Carne is feminine. The plural is carnes. It means meat in general.
Example sentence
La carne esta deliciosa.
The beef is delicious.
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How to remember la carne
Carne sounds like car, and beef comes from cattle which can pull carts.
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Questions about la carne
How do you say "beef" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "beef" is la carne. It is a noun.
Is la carne masculine or feminine?
Carne is feminine. The plural is carnes. It means meat in general.
How is la carne used in a sentence?
Use la carne as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La carne esta deliciosa. (The beef is delicious.).
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