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How do you say "tie" in Spanish?
la corbata
In Spanish, "tie" is la corbata.
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Pronunciation
Say it as "la corbata" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" just flags it as a noun.
Grammar notes
la corbata is feminine. Its plural is corbatas.
Example sentence
Se arregló la corbata antes de la reunión.
He straightened his tie before the meeting.
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How to remember la corbata
Focus on the opening sound of "corbata" first, get comfortable with it, then let the rest of the word trail off naturally.
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Questions about la corbata
How do you pronounce la corbata?
Say it as "la corbata" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" just flags it as a noun.
Is la corbata masculine or feminine?
la corbata is feminine. la corbata is feminine. Its plural is corbatas.
How is la corbata used in Spanish?
la corbata is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Se arregló la corbata antes de la reunión. (He straightened his tie before the meeting.).
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