Bird (general) in Spanish
Bird (general) in Spanish is ave (AH-beh). It's masculine: el ave.
- Spanish
- el ave
- Say it
- el AH-beh
- Gender
- Masculine: el ave
- Note
- Feminine noun: el ave pequeña, las aves.
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Questions about ave
How do you say bird (general) in Spanish?
Bird (general) in Spanish is el ave. Feminine noun: el ave pequeña, las aves.
How do you pronounce ave?
Say it AH-beh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: AH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is ave masculine or feminine in Spanish?
ave is masculine, so it takes el: el ave.
What does ave mean in English?
In English, el ave means bird (general).
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