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How do you say "sink" in Spanish?
el fregadero
In Spanish, "sink" is el fregadero.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "el fregadero" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'. Take it slow the first few times until the rhythm feels natural.
Grammar notes
el fregadero is masculine. Its plural is fregaderos.
Example sentence
Lavó los platos en el fregadero.
She washed the dishes in the sink.
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How to remember el fregadero
Link it to the scene from the example - "She washed the dishes in the sink." - and tie the image directly to "fregadero".
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Questions about el fregadero
How do you pronounce el fregadero?
Pronounce it "el fregadero" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'. Take it slow the first few times until the rhythm feels natural.
Is el fregadero masculine or feminine?
el fregadero is masculine. el fregadero is masculine. Its plural is fregaderos.
How is el fregadero used in Spanish?
el fregadero is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Lavó los platos en el fregadero. (She washed the dishes in the sink.).
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