Clay in Spanish

arcilla is feminine, so it takes la: la arcilla.

In English, la arcilla means clay.

Clay in Spanish is arcilla (ahr-SEE-yah). It's feminine: la arcilla.

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How do you say clay in Spanish?

Clay in Spanish is la arcilla.

How do you pronounce arcilla?

Say it ahr-SEE-yah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SEE. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is arcilla masculine or feminine in Spanish?

arcilla is feminine, so it takes la: la arcilla.

What does arcilla mean in English?

In English, la arcilla means clay.

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.