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How do you say "cufflink" in Spanish?
el gemelo
In Spanish, "cufflink" is el gemelo.
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Pronunciation
Say el heh-MEH-loh, stress on the middle syllable, with the j-like h sound at the start.
Grammar notes
el gemelo is masculine. Its plural is gemelos.
Example sentence
Se abrochó un gemelo de plata en la manga.
He fastened a silver cufflink to his sleeve.
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How to remember el gemelo
Gemelo also means 'twin', since cufflinks always come in a matching pair.
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- anklet la tobillera
- cotton el algodón
- silk la seda
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Questions about el gemelo
How do you pronounce el gemelo?
Say el heh-MEH-loh, stress on the middle syllable, with the j-like h sound at the start.
Is el gemelo masculine or feminine?
el gemelo is masculine. el gemelo is masculine. Its plural is gemelos.
How is el gemelo used in Spanish?
el gemelo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Se abrochó un gemelo de plata en la manga. (He fastened a silver cufflink to his sleeve.).
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