delantal
Delantal is masculine in Spanish. The article is el, so the full form is el delantal ("apron").
MASCULINEel delantal
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How do you say delantal in Spanish?
How do you pronounce delantal in Spanish?
delantal is pronounced /el delanˈtal/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El delantal blanco que compré está sucio y necesito lavarlo pronto.
The white apron that I bought is dirty and I need to wash it soon.
Mi abuelo llevaba un delantal azul marino cuando trabajaba en la cocina del restaurante.
My grandfather wore a dark blue apron when he worked in the restaurant kitchen.
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Why is it masculine?
Delantal is masculine. The word derives from Latin "de + ante" (meaning "from before"), forming a compound that became a masculine noun in Spanish. Most Spanish nouns ending in -al are masculine (e.g., "animal", "general", "hospital"), and "delantal" follows this standard pattern rather than being an exception to it.
What is the Spanish word for apron?
The Spanish word for apron is el delantal — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portuguese | avental | o | masculine |
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