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la corbata
tie
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How do you say corbata in Spanish?
How do you pronounce corbata in Spanish?
corbata is pronounced /la koɾˈbata/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La corbata roja que me regaló mi padre es muy elegante y la uso en todas mis entrevistas de trabajo.
The red tie that my father gave me is very elegant and I wear it in all my job interviews.
Esta corbata azul es demasiado antigua; necesito comprar una nueva corbata moderna para la boda.
This blue tie is too old; I need to buy a new modern tie for the wedding.
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Why is it feminine?
Corbata is feminine because it derives from the French "cravate," which came from "Croate" (Croatian), referring to the Croatian mercenaries whose distinctive neckwear inspired the garment's name. In Spanish, "corbata" is feminine, likely influenced by the French feminine form "cravate." However, the gender does not follow a predictable pattern from the word's ending alone, making it an exception to typical Spanish gender rules.
What is the Spanish word for tie?
The Spanish word for tie is la corbata — feminine.
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