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feminine
la península
peninsula
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/la peˈninsula/
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How do you say península in Spanish?
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/la peˈninsula/
How do you pronounce península in Spanish?
península is pronounced /la peˈninsula/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La península ibérica es muy antigua y ha sido conquistada muchas veces.
The Iberian peninsula is very old and has been conquered many times.
Esa península pequeña está rodeada de agua por tres lados.
That small peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides.
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Why is it feminine?
Península is feminine because it derives from Latin "paeninsula," which is a compound of "paene" (almost) and "insula" (island), and "insula" is a feminine noun in Latin, making any derived forms feminine as well.
What is the Spanish word for peninsula?
The Spanish word for peninsula is la península — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 French | péninsule | la | feminine |
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