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How do you say "chimp" in Spanish?
el chimpancé
In Spanish, "chimp" is el chimpancé.
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Pronunciation
Say cheem-pahn-SEH, with stress on the last syllable and a clear ee sound at the start.
Grammar notes
El chimpance is masculine. The plural is los chimpances. It is a large primate.
Example sentence
El chimpance usa herramientas para buscar comida.
The chimp uses tools to find food.
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How to remember el chimpancé
Chimpance is close to chimp. Picture a chimp swinging through the trees and making expressive gestures.
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Questions about el chimpancé
How do you say "chimp" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "chimp" is el chimpancé. It is a noun.
Is el chimpancé masculine or feminine?
El chimpance is masculine. The plural is los chimpances. It is a large primate.
How is el chimpancé used in a sentence?
Use el chimpancé as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El chimpance usa herramientas para buscar comida. (The chimp uses tools to find food.).
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