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How do you say "ivory" in Spanish?
Marfil
In Spanish, "ivory" is Marfil.
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Pronunciation
'Marfil' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Marfil is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Las teclas eran de un color marfil suave.
The keys were a smooth ivory colour.
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How to remember Marfil
Link 'Marfil' to its meaning, The keys were a smooth ivory colour, by repeating the example sentence 'Las teclas eran de un color marfil suave.' out loud a few times.
Related words
- turquoise turquesa
- beige beige
- maroon Granate
- lavender lavanda
- bronze Bronce
- navy Marina
- crimson carmesí
- emerald Esmeralda
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Questions about Marfil
How do you pronounce Marfil?
'Marfil' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Is Marfil formal or casual?
Marfil is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Marfil used in Spanish?
Marfil is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Las teclas eran de un color marfil suave. (The keys were a smooth ivory colour.).
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