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feminine
la semilla
seed
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semilla
/la seˈmiʎa/
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How do you say semilla in Spanish?
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/la seˈmiʎa/
How do you pronounce semilla in Spanish?
semilla is pronounced /la seˈmiʎa/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La semilla pequeña germinó rápidamente en la tierra húmeda.
The small seed germinated quickly in the humid soil.
Esa semilla antigua fue guardada cuidadosamente por la abuela durante años.
That ancient seed was carefully kept by grandmother for years.
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Why is it feminine?
Semilla is feminine because it derives from the Latin "semilla," the diminutive form of "semen" (seed), and diminutives in Latin ending in "-illa" were grammatically feminine, a gender assignment that persisted when the word entered Spanish.
What is the Spanish word for seed?
The Spanish word for seed is la semilla — feminine.
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