In Spanish, "raccoon" is el mapache. It is a noun.
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Buy on SteamIn Spanish, "raccoon" is el mapache. It is a noun. The word is spelled el mapache and pronounced as written, following Spanish pronunciation rules.
el mapache does not follow the typical -o/-a pattern in Spanish, so its gender should be memorised. Check a dictionary for the definite article (el or la) to confirm.
Use el mapache as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Spanish, word order and agreement rules determine how el mapache fits into a sentence.
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