Nightingale in Spanish
Nightingale in Spanish is ruiseñor (rroo-ee-seh-NYOR). It's masculine: el ruiseñor.
- Spanish
- el ruiseñor
- Say it
- el rroo-ee-seh-NYOR
- Gender
- Masculine: el ruiseñor
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Questions about ruiseñor
How do you say nightingale in Spanish?
Nightingale in Spanish is el ruiseñor.
How do you pronounce ruiseñor?
Say it rroo-ee-seh-NYOR. The syllable in capitals is stressed: NYOR. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is ruiseñor masculine or feminine in Spanish?
ruiseñor is masculine, so it takes el: el ruiseñor.
What does ruiseñor mean in English?
In English, el ruiseñor means nightingale.
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