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