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el césped
lawn
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How do you say césped in Spanish?
How do you pronounce césped in Spanish?
césped is pronounced /el ˈθespeð/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El césped verde del jardín necesita ser cortado cada semana.
The green lawn needs to be cut every week.
Ese césped recién plantado es muy delicado y requiere cuidados especiales.
That newly planted lawn is very delicate and requires special care.
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Why is it masculine?
Césped is masculine. While it does derive from Latin "caespis" (turf or sod), the etymology and gender explanation require correction. The Latin nominative "caespis" was feminine, but Spanish inherited the word through a different Latin form or underwent reanalysis. However, the primary reason for masculine gender in Spanish is likely due to analogy with other masculine nouns ending in consonants (like "árbol," "papel"), which is a common pattern in Spanish gender assignment. The word's final consonant structure made it susceptible to being classified as masculine despite its feminine Latin origins.
What is the Spanish word for lawn?
The Spanish word for lawn is el césped — masculine.
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