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Leek in Spanish

Leek in Spanish is puerro (PWEH-rroh). It's masculine: el puerro.

Spanish
el puerro
Say it
el PWEH-rroh
Gender
Masculine: el puerro

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Questions about puerro

How do you say leek in Spanish?

Leek in Spanish is el puerro.

How do you pronounce puerro?

Say it PWEH-rroh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: PWEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is puerro masculine or feminine in Spanish?

puerro is masculine, so it takes el: el puerro.

What does puerro mean in English?

In English, el puerro means leek.

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