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el mapa
map
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How do you say mapa in Spanish?
How do you pronounce mapa in Spanish?
mapa is pronounced /el ˈmapa/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El mapa antiguo mostró la ruta correcta del viajero.
The old map showed the traveler's correct route.
Este mapa detallado es muy útil para nuestro viaje próximo.
This detailed map is very useful for our next trip.
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Why is it masculine?
Mapa is masculine because it comes from the Latin "mappa" (a cloth or napkin). Despite ending in -a, it retained masculine gender due to its neuter origins in Latin. Words derived from Latin neuter nouns ending in -a often maintain masculine gender in Spanish, making this an exception to the typical rule that Spanish words ending in -a are feminine.
What is the Spanish word for map?
The Spanish word for map is el mapa — masculine.
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