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How do you say "ground" in Spanish?
suelo
In Spanish, "ground" is suelo.
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Pronunciation
SWEH-loh. Two syllables, stress on the first.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Plural: suelos. Also means floor or soil depending on context.
Example sentence
El balón cayó al suelo.
The ball fell to the ground.
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How to remember suelo
Suelo can mean ground, soil, or floor. All are at the bottom, supporting what's above.
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Questions about suelo
How do you say "ground" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "ground" is suelo. It is a noun.
How is suelo written in Spanish?
suelo is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is suelo used in a sentence?
Use suelo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El balón cayó al suelo. (The ball fell to the ground.).
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