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"Camel" in Spanish: camello
el camello
A camel is el camello (kah-MEH-yoh). It is masculine. Plural is los camellos. Zoos often show camellos.
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How to pronounce camello
Say it
kah-MEH-yoh
/kaˈmeʝo/
kah-MEH-yoh. Soft ll like y for many speakers. Stress MEH. Say camello clearly.
"Camel" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el camello | the camel Default. | Default. |
| los camellos | the camels Plural. | Plural. |
| un camello | a camel Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| montar un camello | to ride a camel Tourism talk. | Tourism talk. |
How to use camello in real life
- 1At the zoo
El camello tiene jorobas.
The camel has humps.
El camello.
- 2Desert tour
Montamos un camello hoy.
We ride a camel today.
Un camello.
- 3Kids' book
Los camellos caminan lento.
Camels walk slowly.
Camellos plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with camello
Incorrect: La camello es alto.
Correct: El camello es alto.
Camello is masculine: el camello.
Incorrect: Vi una camello.
Correct: Vi un camello.
Use un with camello.
Good to know
Good to knowZoo maps label el camello near desert exhibits. Tour ads may sell rides on a camello. Dromedary vs camel details stay advanced; camello covers everyday talk.
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Zoo desert area
ChatPal
¿Vamos a ver el camello?
Shall we go see the camel?
You
Sí. Quiero foto del camello.
Yes. I want a photo of the camel.
ChatPal
No cruces la cerca.
Don't cross the fence.
You
Claro. Solo miro.
Of course. I'm only looking.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Camel" in Spanish
Is camello masculine?
Yes: el camello, los camellos.
How do you pronounce camello?
kah-MEH-yoh; ll often sounds like y.
What is the plural?
Los camellos.
Camello or dromedario?
Camello is the everyday word; dromedario is more specific.
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