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How do you say "gorilla" in Spanish?
el gorila
In Spanish, "gorilla" is el gorila.
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Pronunciation
Say goh-REE-lah, with stress on the second syllable and a clear oh sound at the start.
Grammar notes
El gorila is masculine. The plural is los gorilas. It is a large primate native to Africa.
Example sentence
El gorila es muy fuerte y inteligente.
The gorilla is very strong and intelligent.
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How to remember el gorila
Gorila sounds similar to gorilla. Picture a powerful gorilla beating its chest in the jungle.
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Questions about el gorila
How do you say "gorilla" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "gorilla" is el gorila. It is a noun.
Is el gorila masculine or feminine?
El gorila is masculine. The plural is los gorilas. It is a large primate native to Africa.
How is el gorila used in a sentence?
Use el gorila as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El gorila es muy fuerte y inteligente. (The gorilla is very strong and intelligent.).
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