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How do you say "gold" in Spanish?
el oro
In Spanish, "gold" is el oro.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced OH-ro, with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is oros. Oro is the precious metal element gold.
Example sentence
El oro brilla bajo la luz del sol.
The gold shines in the sunlight.
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How to remember el oro
Oro sounds like 'aura' and gold has an aura of wealth and value around it.
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Questions about el oro
How do you say "gold" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "gold" is el oro. It is a noun.
Is el oro masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is oros. Oro is the precious metal element gold.
How is el oro used in a sentence?
Use el oro as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El oro brilla bajo la luz del sol. (The gold shines in the sunlight.).
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