Lightning in Spanish
Lightning in Spanish is relámpago (rreh-LAHM-pah-goh), or rayo. It's masculine: el relámpago, plural los relámpagos.
- Spanish
- el relámpago
- Say it
- el rreh-LAHM-pah-goh
- Gender
- Masculine: el relámpago
- Plural
- los relámpagos
- Also said
- el rayo
- Note
- El rayo is a bolt that strikes.
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Questions about relámpago
How do you say lightning in Spanish?
Lightning in Spanish is el relámpago. You can also say el rayo. El rayo is a bolt that strikes.
How do you pronounce relámpago?
Say it rreh-LAHM-pah-goh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: LAHM. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is relámpago masculine or feminine in Spanish?
relámpago is masculine, so it takes el: el relámpago. The plural is los relámpagos.
What does relámpago mean in English?
In English, el relámpago means lightning.
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