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How do you say "waterfall" in Spanish?
la cascada
In Spanish, "waterfall" is la cascada.
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Pronunciation
Let it flow as "la cascada" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" is only the tag meaning 'the'.
Grammar notes
la cascada is feminine. Its plural is cascadas.
Example sentence
La cascada se estrelló en la piscina de abajo.
The waterfall crashed into the pool below.
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How to remember la cascada
Break "cascada" into its syllables and tap each one out on your fingers while thinking of 'waterfall'.
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Questions about la cascada
How do you pronounce la cascada?
Let it flow as "la cascada" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" is only the tag meaning 'the'.
Is la cascada masculine or feminine?
la cascada is feminine. la cascada is feminine. Its plural is cascadas.
How is la cascada used in Spanish?
la cascada is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La cascada se estrelló en la piscina de abajo. (The waterfall crashed into the pool below.).
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