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How do you say "iris" in Spanish?
el iris
In Spanish, "iris" is el iris.
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Pronunciation
Say el EE-rees, stress on the first syllable, with a tapped single r in the middle.
Grammar notes
el iris is masculine. Its plural is iris.
Example sentence
Su iris es de un hermoso tono verde.
Her iris is a beautiful shade of green.
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How to remember el iris
Iris is spelled exactly the same in Spanish, a rare easy match.
Related words
- pupil la pupila
- eyelid el párpado
- nostril la fosa nasal
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- thigh el muslo
- shin el espinilla
- heel el talón
- toe el dedo
- fingertip la yema del dedo
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Questions about el iris
How do you pronounce el iris?
Say el EE-rees, stress on the first syllable, with a tapped single r in the middle.
Is el iris masculine or feminine?
el iris is masculine. el iris is masculine. Its plural is iris.
How is el iris used in Spanish?
el iris is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Su iris es de un hermoso tono verde. (Her iris is a beautiful shade of green.).
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