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feminine
la cosa
thing
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cosa
/la ˈkosa/
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How do you say cosa in Spanish?
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/la ˈkosa/
How do you pronounce cosa in Spanish?
cosa is pronounced /la ˈkosa/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La cosa más importante es que todos estemos seguros.
The most important thing is that we are all safe.
Esa cosa vieja necesita ser reparada antes del viaje.
That old thing needs to be repaired before the trip.
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Why is it feminine?
Cosa is feminine because it derives from Latin "causa" (feminine), which originally meant "cause" or "reason" before its meaning broadened to "thing" in Romance languages. The feminine gender was simply inherited from its Latin ancestor and maintained through the evolution into Spanish.
What is the Spanish word for thing?
The Spanish word for thing is la cosa — feminine.
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