Trifle (insignificant thing) in Spanish
Trifle (insignificant thing) in Spanish is zarandaja (sah-rahn-DAH-hah). It's feminine: la zarandaja.
- Spanish
- la zarandaja
- Say it
- lah sah-rahn-DAH-hah
- Gender
- Feminine: la zarandaja
- Note
- Often plural; something of little value.
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Questions about zarandaja
How do you say trifle (insignificant thing) in Spanish?
Trifle (insignificant thing) in Spanish is la zarandaja. Often plural; something of little value.
How do you pronounce zarandaja?
Say it sah-rahn-DAH-hah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: DAH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is zarandaja masculine or feminine in Spanish?
zarandaja is feminine, so it takes la: la zarandaja.
What does zarandaja mean in English?
In English, la zarandaja means trifle (insignificant thing).
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