Tongue in Spanish

Tongue in Spanish is la lengua. Also a language.

lengua is feminine, so it takes la: la lengua. The plural is las lenguas.

In English, la lengua means tongue.

Tongue in Spanish is lengua (LEN-gwah). It's feminine: la lengua, plural las lenguas.

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How do you say tongue in Spanish?

Tongue in Spanish is la lengua. Also a language.

How do you pronounce lengua?

Say it LEN-gwah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: LEN. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is lengua masculine or feminine in Spanish?

lengua is feminine, so it takes la: la lengua. The plural is las lenguas.

What does lengua mean in English?

In English, la lengua means tongue.

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Updated 9 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.