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la cremallera
zipper
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How do you say cremallera in Spanish?
How do you pronounce cremallera in Spanish?
cremallera is pronounced /la kɾemaˈʎeɾa/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La cremallera roja de mi chaqueta está rota y necesito repararla.
The red zipper of my jacket is broken and I need to repair it.
Esta cremallera plateada es muy resistente y duradera para la bolsa nueva.
This silver zipper is very resistant and durable for the new bag.
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Why is it feminine?
Cremallera is feminine because it derives from the Old French "cremaillère," which was naturally feminine in French. This gender was preserved when the word entered Spanish through French influence, particularly in technical terminology. The word refers to the notched or toothed mechanism of a zipper or rack, maintaining its feminine gender as it evolved into modern Spanish.
What is the Spanish word for zipper?
The Spanish word for zipper is la cremallera — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | cerniera | la | feminine |
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