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How do you say "squid" in Spanish?
el calamar
In Spanish, "squid" is el calamar.
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Pronunciation
Calamar is pronounced 'kah-lah-MAHR' with stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Calamar is masculine. The plural is calamares.
Example sentence
El calamar tiene ocho brazos.
The squid has eight arms.
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How to remember el calamar
Calamar sounds like calamity, and squids can release ink as an emergency escape, which is quite a calamity for predators.
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Questions about el calamar
How do you say "squid" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "squid" is el calamar. It is a noun.
Is el calamar masculine or feminine?
Calamar is masculine. The plural is calamares.
How is el calamar used in a sentence?
Use el calamar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El calamar tiene ocho brazos. (The squid has eight arms.).
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