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How do you say "portion" in Spanish?
la parte
In Spanish, "portion" is la parte.
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Pronunciation
Try saying it as "la parte" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" just flags it as a noun.
Grammar notes
la parte is feminine. Its plural is partes.
Example sentence
Sirvió una gran ración de arroz.
He served a large portion of rice.
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How to remember la parte
Focus on the opening sound of "parte" first, get comfortable with it, then let the rest of the word trail off naturally.
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- soup la sopa
- stew el guiso
- salad la ensalada
- pasta la pasta
- noodle el fideo
- dumpling la empanadilla
- sausage la salchicha
- bacon el bacon
- ham el jamón
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Questions about la parte
How do you pronounce la parte?
Try saying it as "la parte" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" just flags it as a noun.
Is la parte masculine or feminine?
la parte is feminine. la parte is feminine. Its plural is partes.
How is la parte used in Spanish?
la parte is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Sirvió una gran ración de arroz. (He served a large portion of rice.).
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