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How do you say "dolphin" in Spanish?
el delfín
In Spanish, "dolphin" is el delfín.
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Pronunciation
Delfin rhymes with 'fin' and is pronounced 'del-FEEN' with stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Delfin is masculine and carries an accent mark on the i. The plural is delfines.
Example sentence
El delfin es muy inteligente.
The dolphin is very intelligent.
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How to remember el delfín
Delfin sounds like 'del fin' (of the fin), which hints at dolphins having fins.
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Questions about el delfín
How do you say "dolphin" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "dolphin" is el delfín. It is a noun.
Is el delfín masculine or feminine?
Delfin is masculine and carries an accent mark on the i. The plural is delfines.
How is el delfín used in a sentence?
Use el delfín as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El delfin es muy inteligente. (The dolphin is very intelligent.).
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