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masculine
el pecho
chest
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/el ˈpetʃo/
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How do you say pecho in Spanish?
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/el ˈpetʃo/
How do you pronounce pecho in Spanish?
pecho is pronounced /el ˈpetʃo/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El pecho fuerte del atleta impresionó a los jueces.
The strong chest of the athlete impressed the judges.
Mi pecho adolorido necesitaba reposo después del accidente.
My aching chest needed rest after the accident.
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Why is it masculine?
Pecho is masculine because it derives from Latin "pectus" (neuter), but when Romance languages evolved, many neuter Latin nouns shifted to masculine gender, and "pectus" became masculine "pecho" in Spanish following this broader phonetic and grammatical pattern of gender reassignment.
What is the Spanish word for chest?
The Spanish word for chest is el pecho — masculine.
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