Cactus in Spanish
Cactus in Spanish is cactus (KAHK-toos). It's masculine: el cactus.
- Spanish
- el cactus
- Say it
- el KAHK-toos
- Gender
- Masculine: el cactus
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Questions about cactus
How do you say cactus in Spanish?
Cactus in Spanish is el cactus.
How do you pronounce cactus?
Say it KAHK-toos. The syllable in capitals is stressed: KAHK. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is cactus masculine or feminine in Spanish?
cactus is masculine, so it takes el: el cactus.
What does cactus mean in English?
In English, el cactus means cactus.
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