🇪🇸 Spanish

cúpula

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feminine

la cúpula

dome

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cúpula
/la ˈkupula/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say cúpula in Spanish?

IPA
/la ˈkupula/

How do you pronounce cúpula in Spanish?

cúpula is pronounced /la ˈkupula/ in Spanish.

Example sentences

La cúpula dorada del edificio histórico es visible desde toda la ciudad.

The golden dome of the historic building is visible from throughout the city.

La cúpula celestial estrellada ha inspirado a los astrónomos durante siglos.

The starry celestial dome has inspired astronomers for centuries.

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Why is it feminine?

Cúpula is feminine because it derives from Latin "cupula," the diminutive form of "cupa" (barrel/tub), which retained the feminine gender of its parent word through the -a ending that typically marks feminine nouns in Spanish.

What is the Spanish word for dome?

The Spanish word for dome is la cúpula — feminine.

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