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How do you say "silver" in Spanish?
plata
In Spanish, "silver" is plata.
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Pronunciation
Say PLAH-tah. Stress is on the first syllable. The p is soft.
Grammar notes
Plata is primarily a noun (silver metal) but can describe silver-colored things. As an adjective it doesn't change: plata remains plata.
Example sentence
El anillo es de plata.
The ring is silver.
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How to remember plata
Plata sounds like plate, and silver plates are valuable dining items.
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Questions about plata
How do you say "silver" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "silver" is plata. It is a noun.
How is plata written in Spanish?
plata is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is plata used in a sentence?
Use plata as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El anillo es de plata. (The ring is silver.).
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