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How do you say "oyster" in Spanish?
la ostra
In Spanish, "oyster" is la ostra.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce la OHS-trah, stress on the first syllable, short and crisp with a clear s sound.
Grammar notes
la ostra is feminine. Its plural is ostras.
Example sentence
Encontramos una perla dentro de la ostra.
We found a pearl inside the oyster.
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How to remember la ostra
Ostra is short and hard-shelled sounding, just like the creature itself.
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Questions about la ostra
How do you pronounce la ostra?
Pronounce la OHS-trah, stress on the first syllable, short and crisp with a clear s sound.
Is la ostra masculine or feminine?
la ostra is feminine. la ostra is feminine. Its plural is ostras.
How is la ostra used in Spanish?
la ostra is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Encontramos una perla dentro de la ostra. (We found a pearl inside the oyster.).
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