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How do you say "honey" in Spanish?
la miel
In Spanish, "honey" is la miel.
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Pronunciation
mee-EHL. One syllable: mee-EHL. Rhymes with feel.
Grammar notes
Miel is feminine despite ending in l, an exception to common noun gender rules.
Example sentence
La miel es dulce y deliciosa.
Honey is sweet and delicious.
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How to remember la miel
Miel means honey, and it is sweet like the word sounds. Bees make honey from flowers.
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Questions about la miel
How do you say "honey" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "honey" is la miel. It is a noun.
Is la miel masculine or feminine?
Miel is feminine despite ending in l, an exception to common noun gender rules.
How is la miel used in a sentence?
Use la miel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La miel es dulce y deliciosa. (Honey is sweet and delicious.).
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