plata
la plata
silver
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How do you say plata in Spanish?
How do you pronounce plata in Spanish?
plata is pronounced /la ˈplata/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La plata antigua que heredé de mi abuela es muy valiosa.
The ancient silver that I inherited from my grandmother is very valuable.
Esta plata brillante necesita ser limpiada regularmente para mantener su brillo.
This shiny silver needs to be cleaned regularly to maintain its shine.
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Why is it feminine?
Plata is feminine because it ends in -a, which is the standard feminine ending for Spanish nouns. The word derives from Latin "plata," which was feminine, and this gender has been preserved in Spanish and other Romance languages.
What is the Spanish word for silver?
The Spanish word for silver is la plata — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | argento flips! | l' | masculine |
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