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How do you say "prawn" in Spanish?
el langostino
In Spanish, "prawn" is el langostino.
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Pronunciation
Langostino is 'lahn-gohs-TEE-noh' with stress on the third syllable.
Grammar notes
Langostino is masculine. It is a diminutive form of langosta (lobster).
Example sentence
Los langostinos son deliciosos.
Prawns are delicious.
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How to remember el langostino
Langostino is the diminutive form, meaning little lobster. Prawns are indeed smaller than lobsters.
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Questions about el langostino
How do you say "prawn" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "prawn" is el langostino. It is a noun.
Is el langostino masculine or feminine?
Langostino is masculine. It is a diminutive form of langosta (lobster).
How is el langostino used in a sentence?
Use el langostino as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Los langostinos son deliciosos. (Prawns are delicious.).
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