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How do you say "gum" in Spanish?
el chicle
In Spanish, "gum" is el chicle.
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Pronunciation
Say CHEE-kleh. Stress the first syllable.
Grammar notes
El chicle is masculine. It is the Spanish word for chewing gum.
Example sentence
Mastico chicle en la clase.
I chew gum in class.
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How to remember el chicle
Chicle comes from a Mayan word. The Mayans chewed tree sap like gum.
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Questions about el chicle
How do you say "gum" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "gum" is el chicle. It is a noun.
Is el chicle masculine or feminine?
El chicle is masculine. It is the Spanish word for chewing gum.
How is el chicle used in a sentence?
Use el chicle as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mastico chicle en la clase. (I chew gum in class.).
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