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pantanos

masculine

los pantanos

swamps

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pantanos
/los panˈtanos/
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How do you say pantanos in Spanish?

IPA
/los panˈtanos/

How do you pronounce pantanos in Spanish?

pantanos is pronounced /los panˈtanos/ in Spanish.

Example sentences

El pantano profundo se ha secado completamente este año.

The deep swamp has dried up completely this year.

El pantano antiguo albergaba muchas especies de aves migratorias.

The ancient swamp used to harbor many species of migratory birds.

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Why is it masculine?

Pantanos (swamp/marsh) is masculine. While it does derive from Latin "pantanus," the etymology involving a Greek root "pantanē" is not well-established. The word is more likely derived from Latin "pantanus" or possibly from a Romance language development. Spanish masculine nouns ending in -o typically come from Latin masculine forms ending in -us, which is the standard pattern that applies here.

What is the Spanish word for swamps?

The Spanish word for swamps is los pantanos — masculine.

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