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How do you say "parsley" in Spanish?
el perejil
In Spanish, "parsley" is el perejil.
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Pronunciation
Say el peh-reh-HEEL, stress on the last syllable, with the j-like h sound before the final l.
Grammar notes
el perejil is masculine. Its plural is perejil.
Example sentence
Espolvoreó perejil sobre la sopa.
He sprinkled parsley over the soup.
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How to remember el perejil
Perejil ends in a sharp -jil sound, worth practicing since it doesn't resemble the English word at all.
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- marinade la marinada
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Questions about el perejil
How do you pronounce el perejil?
Say el peh-reh-HEEL, stress on the last syllable, with the j-like h sound before the final l.
Is el perejil masculine or feminine?
el perejil is masculine. el perejil is masculine. Its plural is perejil.
How is el perejil used in Spanish?
el perejil is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Espolvoreó perejil sobre la sopa. (He sprinkled parsley over the soup.).
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