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How do you say "novel" in Spanish?
la novela
In Spanish, "novel" is la novela.
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Pronunciation
Say la noh-VEH-lah, stress on the middle syllable, with a soft v sound close to a b.
Grammar notes
la novela is feminine. Its plural is novelas.
Example sentence
Terminó de leer la novela anoche.
He finished reading the novel last night.
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How to remember la novela
Novela is 'novel' plus an a, a story that's often something new to read.
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Questions about la novela
How do you pronounce la novela?
Say la noh-VEH-lah, stress on the middle syllable, with a soft v sound close to a b.
Is la novela masculine or feminine?
la novela is feminine. la novela is feminine. Its plural is novelas.
How is la novela used in Spanish?
la novela is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Terminó de leer la novela anoche. (He finished reading the novel last night.).
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