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callejones

masculine

los callejones

alleys

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callejones
/los kaʎeˈxones/
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How do you say callejones in Spanish?

IPA
/los kaʎeˈxones/

How do you pronounce callejones in Spanish?

callejones is pronounced /los kaʎeˈxones/ 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?

Callejones 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 alleys?

The Spanish word for alleys is los callejones — masculine.

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