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feminine
la carrera
race
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/la kaˈrera/
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How do you say carrera in Spanish?
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/la kaˈrera/
How do you pronounce carrera in Spanish?
carrera is pronounced /la kaˈrera/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La carrera universitaria es larga y exigente.
The university career/degree is long and demanding.
Mi hermana eligió una carrera profesional muy desafiante.
My sister chose a very challenging professional career.
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Why is it feminine?
Carrera is feminine because it derives from the Latin "carrus" (a cart or wheeled vehicle). The Spanish feminine suffix "-a" was added during the evolution from Latin, and Spanish nouns ending in "-a" are typically feminine.
What is the Spanish word for race?
The Spanish word for race is la carrera — feminine.
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