Hunger in Spanish
Hunger in Spanish is hambre (AHM-breh). It's masculine: el hambre.
- Spanish
- el hambre
- Say it
- el AHM-breh
- Gender
- Masculine: el hambre
- Note
- Feminine: el hambre intensa. The h is silent.
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Questions about hambre
How do you say hunger in Spanish?
Hunger in Spanish is el hambre. Feminine: el hambre intensa. The h is silent.
How do you pronounce hambre?
Say it AHM-breh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: AHM. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is hambre masculine or feminine in Spanish?
hambre is masculine, so it takes el: el hambre.
What does hambre mean in English?
In English, el hambre means hunger.
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