Subtraction in Spanish
Subtraction in Spanish is resta (REHS-tah). It's feminine: la resta.
- Spanish
- la resta
- Say it
- lah REHS-tah
- Gender
- Feminine: la resta
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Questions about resta
How do you say subtraction in Spanish?
Subtraction in Spanish is la resta.
How do you pronounce resta?
Say it REHS-tah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: REHS. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is resta masculine or feminine in Spanish?
resta is feminine, so it takes la: la resta.
What does resta mean in English?
In English, la resta means subtraction.
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