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How do you say "orca" in Spanish?
la orca
In Spanish, "orca" is la orca.
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Pronunciation
Orca is pronounced 'OR-kah' with the stress on the first syllable, similar to English.
Grammar notes
Orca is feminine (la orca), unlike most animal names in Spanish.
Example sentence
La orca es el depredador mas fuerte del mar.
The orca is the strongest predator in the sea.
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How to remember la orca
Orca means the same thing in English and Spanish, making it one of the easiest words to remember.
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Questions about la orca
How do you say "orca" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "orca" is la orca. It is a noun.
Is la orca masculine or feminine?
Orca is feminine (la orca), unlike most animal names in Spanish.
How is la orca used in a sentence?
Use la orca as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La orca es el depredador mas fuerte del mar. (The orca is the strongest predator in the sea.).
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