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