Whatsit in Spanish
Whatsit in Spanish is chirimbolo (chee-reem-BOH-loh). It's masculine: el chirimbolo.
- Spanish
- el chirimbolo
- Say it
- el chee-reem-BOH-loh
- Gender
- Masculine: el chirimbolo
- Note
- Informal name for an object when its name is unknown or unimportant.
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Questions about chirimbolo
How do you say whatsit in Spanish?
Whatsit in Spanish is el chirimbolo. Informal name for an object when its name is unknown or unimportant.
How do you pronounce chirimbolo?
Say it chee-reem-BOH-loh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: BOH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is chirimbolo masculine or feminine in Spanish?
chirimbolo is masculine, so it takes el: el chirimbolo.
What does chirimbolo mean in English?
In English, el chirimbolo means whatsit.
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