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la aldea
village
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How do you say aldea in Spanish?
How do you pronounce aldea in Spanish?
aldea is pronounced /la alˈdea/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La aldea pequeña fue destruida por el huracán, pero sus habitantes valientes la reconstruyeron.
The small village was destroyed by the hurricane, but its brave inhabitants rebuilt it.
Esta aldea antigua tiene una iglesia colonial hermosa que atrae a muchos turistas cada año.
This old village has a beautiful colonial church that attracts many tourists every year.
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Why is it feminine?
Aldea is feminine because it derives from the Arabic word "al-da'a" (الضيعة), which referred to a small rural settlement. The word was adopted into Spanish during the medieval period when Spanish was heavily influenced by Arabic. The feminine gender was preserved from the Arabic source, where "da'a" functions as a feminine noun.
What is the Spanish word for village?
The Spanish word for village is la aldea — feminine.
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