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How do you say "salamander" in Spanish?
la salamandra
In Spanish, "salamander" is la salamandra.
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Pronunciation
Say la sah-lah-MAHN-drah, stress on the third syllable, with a rolled r near the end.
Grammar notes
la salamandra is feminine. Its plural is Salamandras.
Example sentence
La salamandra se escondió bajo un tronco húmedo.
The salamander hid under a damp log.
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How to remember la salamandra
Salamandra is almost identical in spelling to the English word, just with a Spanish rhythm.
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Questions about la salamandra
How do you pronounce la salamandra?
Say la sah-lah-MAHN-drah, stress on the third syllable, with a rolled r near the end.
Is la salamandra masculine or feminine?
la salamandra is feminine. la salamandra is feminine. Its plural is Salamandras.
How is la salamandra used in Spanish?
la salamandra is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La salamandra se escondió bajo un tronco húmedo. (The salamander hid under a damp log.).
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