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el callejón
alley
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How do you say callejón in Spanish?
How do you pronounce callejón in Spanish?
callejón is pronounced /el kaʎeˈxon/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El callejón oscuro era peligroso por la noche.
The dark alley was dangerous at night.
Encontramos un callejón antiguo durante nuestro paseo por el pueblo.
We found an old alley during our walk through the town.
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Why is it masculine?
Callejón is masculine. While it is related to "calle" (street, feminine), "callejón" is not technically a diminutive but rather a distinct noun formed with the suffix "-ón". In Spanish, the "-ón" suffix, when added to feminine nouns, typically produces masculine nouns. Both words derive from Latin "callis" (narrow way or path).
What is the Spanish word for alley?
The Spanish word for alley is el callejón — masculine.
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