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How do you say "fox" in Spanish?
el zorro
In Spanish, "fox" is el zorro.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced SO-rro, with stress on the first syllable and a rolled R.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is zorros. Zorro refers to both male foxes and foxes in general.
Example sentence
El zorro es inteligente y rápido.
The fox is intelligent and fast.
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How to remember el zorro
Zorro sounds like 'sorry' and foxes are known for sly tricks that might make you sorry.
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Questions about el zorro
How do you say "fox" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "fox" is el zorro. It is a noun.
Is el zorro masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is zorros. Zorro refers to both male foxes and foxes in general.
How is el zorro used in a sentence?
Use el zorro as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El zorro es inteligente y rápido. (The fox is intelligent and fast.).
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