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How do you say "dough" in Spanish?
la masa
In Spanish, "dough" is la masa.
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Pronunciation
MAH-sah. Two syllables: MAH-sah. Rhymes with spa. Stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
La masa is feminine. Plural is las masas. Masa refers to dough or paste made from flour and liquid.
Example sentence
Amaso la masa para el pan.
I knead the dough for bread.
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How to remember la masa
Masa sounds like mass. Dough is a mass of flour and water mixed together for baking.
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Questions about la masa
How do you say "dough" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "dough" is la masa. It is a noun.
Is la masa masculine or feminine?
La masa is feminine. Plural is las masas. Masa refers to dough or paste made from flour and liquid.
How is la masa used in a sentence?
Use la masa as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Amaso la masa para el pan. (I knead the dough for bread.).
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