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How do you say "fork" in Spanish?
el tenedor
In Spanish, "fork" is el tenedor.
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Pronunciation
Say ten-eh-DOR, with stress on the second syllable. The 'r' at the end is rolled slightly.
Grammar notes
El tenedor is masculine. The plural is los tenedores.
Example sentence
Necesito un tenedor para comer.
I need a fork to eat.
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How to remember el tenedor
Tenedor sounds like 'tender'--both are tools used with food.
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Questions about el tenedor
How do you say "fork" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "fork" is el tenedor. It is a noun.
Is el tenedor masculine or feminine?
El tenedor is masculine. The plural is los tenedores.
How is el tenedor used in a sentence?
Use el tenedor as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Necesito un tenedor para comer. (I need a fork to eat.).
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