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How do you say "tap" in Spanish?
el grifo
In Spanish, "tap" is el grifo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced GREE-foh. The stress is on the first syllable. Roll the 'r' slightly.
Grammar notes
El grifo is masculine. Common in Spain for a faucet or tap.
Example sentence
Abre el grifo para el agua.
Open the tap for water.
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How to remember el grifo
Grifo may connect to 'grip'--you grip or hold a tap handle.
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Questions about el grifo
How do you say "tap" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "tap" is el grifo. It is a noun.
Is el grifo masculine or feminine?
El grifo is masculine. Common in Spain for a faucet or tap.
How is el grifo used in a sentence?
Use el grifo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Abre el grifo para el agua. (Open the tap for water.).
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