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How do you say "carp" in Spanish?
la carpa
In Spanish, "carp" is la carpa.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced KAR-pah, with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun taking la. Plural is carpas. Carpa is a type of freshwater fish.
Example sentence
La carpa es un pez grande de agua dulce.
The carp is a large freshwater fish.
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How to remember la carpa
Carpa starts with CAR which helps you remember this is a carp, not just any fish.
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Questions about la carpa
How do you say "carp" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "carp" is la carpa. It is a noun.
Is la carpa masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun taking la. Plural is carpas. Carpa is a type of freshwater fish.
How is la carpa used in a sentence?
Use la carpa as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La carpa es un pez grande de agua dulce. (The carp is a large freshwater fish.).
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