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How do you say "foal" in Spanish?
el potro
In Spanish, "foal" is el potro.
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Pronunciation
You'd say "el potro" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'. Say it slightly louder than feels natural at first to lock in the rhythm.
Grammar notes
el potro is masculine. Its plural is potrillos.
Example sentence
El potro recién nacido estaba de pie sobre patas tambaleantes.
The newborn foal stood on wobbly legs.
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How to remember el potro
Say "potro" while pointing at (or imagining) a foal - the physical gesture anchors the sound to the meaning.
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Questions about el potro
How do you pronounce el potro?
You'd say "el potro" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'. Say it slightly louder than feels natural at first to lock in the rhythm.
Is el potro masculine or feminine?
el potro is masculine. el potro is masculine. Its plural is potrillos.
How is el potro used in Spanish?
el potro is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El potro recién nacido estaba de pie sobre patas tambaleantes. (The newborn foal stood on wobbly legs.).
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