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How do you say "mallard" in Spanish?
el pato
In Spanish, "mallard" is el pato.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced PAH-to, with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is patos. Pato can refer to any duck, including mallards.
Example sentence
El pato salvaje es colorido y hermoso.
The wild mallard is colorful and beautiful.
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How to remember el pato
Pato is the general term for ducks, and mallards are a common type of wild duck.
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Questions about el pato
How do you say "mallard" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "mallard" is el pato. It is a noun.
Is el pato masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is patos. Pato can refer to any duck, including mallards.
How is el pato used in a sentence?
Use el pato as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El pato salvaje es colorido y hermoso. (The wild mallard is colorful and beautiful.).
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