Mashed-plantain dish in Spanish
Mashed-plantain dish in Spanish is mofongo (moh-FOHN-goh). It's masculine: el mofongo.
- Spanish
- el mofongo
- Say it
- el moh-FOHN-goh
- Gender
- Masculine: el mofongo
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Questions about mofongo
How do you say mashed-plantain dish in Spanish?
Mashed-plantain dish in Spanish is el mofongo.
How do you pronounce mofongo?
Say it moh-FOHN-goh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: FOHN. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is mofongo masculine or feminine in Spanish?
mofongo is masculine, so it takes el: el mofongo.
What does mofongo mean in English?
In English, el mofongo means mashed-plantain dish.
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