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How do you say "puzzle" in Spanish?
el rompecabezas
In Spanish, "puzzle" is el rompecabezas.
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Pronunciation
Aim for "el rompecabezas" - the initial r is trilled on the tip of your tongue; stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" marks gender, not stress.
Grammar notes
el rompecabezas is masculine. Its plural is acertijos.
Example sentence
Terminó el puzle.
She finished the jigsaw puzzle.
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How to remember el rompecabezas
Visualize the scene from the example - "She finished the jigsaw puzzle." - and tie the image directly to "rompecabezas".
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Questions about el rompecabezas
How do you pronounce el rompecabezas?
Aim for "el rompecabezas" - the initial r is trilled on the tip of your tongue; stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" marks gender, not stress.
Is el rompecabezas masculine or feminine?
el rompecabezas is masculine. el rompecabezas is masculine. Its plural is acertijos.
How is el rompecabezas used in Spanish?
el rompecabezas is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Terminó el puzle. (She finished the jigsaw puzzle.).
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