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How do you say "chimp" in Spanish?

el chimpancé

Noun Masculine

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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