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How do you say "soldier" in Spanish?
el soldado
In Spanish, "soldier" is el soldado.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "el soldado" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'. A short pause before the stressed part can help it land correctly.
Grammar notes
el soldado is masculine. Its plural is soldados.
Example sentence
El soldado marchó en el desfile.
The soldier marched in the parade.
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How to remember el soldado
Visualize the scene from the example - "The soldier marched in the parade." - and tie the image directly to "soldado".
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Questions about el soldado
How do you pronounce el soldado?
Pronounce it "el soldado" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'. A short pause before the stressed part can help it land correctly.
Is el soldado masculine or feminine?
el soldado is masculine. el soldado is masculine. Its plural is soldados.
How is el soldado used in Spanish?
el soldado is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El soldado marchó en el desfile. (The soldier marched in the parade.).
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