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How do you say "map" in Spanish?
el mapa
In Spanish, "map" is el mapa.
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Pronunciation
Say MAH-pah. The stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
El mapa is masculine even though it ends in 'a'. This is an exception.
Example sentence
Busco mi ciudad en el mapa.
I look for my city on the map.
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How to remember el mapa
Mapa shows places visually. Maps help you navigate territory.
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Questions about el mapa
How do you say "map" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "map" is el mapa. It is a noun.
Is el mapa masculine or feminine?
El mapa is masculine even though it ends in 'a'. This is an exception.
How is el mapa used in a sentence?
Use el mapa as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Busco mi ciudad en el mapa. (I look for my city on the map.).
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