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How do you say "extra" in Spanish?
el extra
In Spanish, "extra" is el extra.
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Pronunciation
Give it a go as "el extra" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" marks gender, not stress.
Grammar notes
el extra is masculine. Its plural is extras.
Example sentence
Pidió un plato extra de patatas fritas.
He ordered an extra plate of fries.
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How to remember el extra
Focus on the opening sound of "extra" first, get comfortable with it, then let the rest of the word trail off naturally.
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Questions about el extra
How do you pronounce el extra?
Give it a go as "el extra" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" marks gender, not stress.
Is el extra masculine or feminine?
el extra is masculine. el extra is masculine. Its plural is extras.
How is el extra used in Spanish?
el extra is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Pidió un plato extra de patatas fritas. (He ordered an extra plate of fries.).
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