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"Lake" in Spanish: lago
el lago
A lake is el lago (LAH-goh). It is masculine: un lago, los lagos. Say al lago for to the lake.
Weekend plans
Vamos al lago el domingo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce lago
Say it
LAH-goh
/ˈla.ɣo/
LAH-goh. Stress LAH. Soft g as in go. Keep lago short.
"Lake" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el lago | the lake Default masculine noun. | Default masculine noun. |
| al lago | to the lake Destination; a + el → al. | Destination; a + el → al. |
| en el lago | in / at the lake Swimming or being there. | Swimming or being there. |
| al borde del lago | by the lake shore Picnic and view talk. | Picnic and view talk. |
How to use lago in real life
- 1Weekend plans
Vamos al lago el domingo.
We're going to the lake on Sunday.
Al lago marks the destination.
- 2Describing a view
El lago está muy calmado hoy.
The lake is very calm today.
El lago as subject.
- 3Swimming
Nadamos en el lago temprano.
We swim in the lake early.
En el lago for in the water.
Mistakes English speakers make with lago
Incorrect: Nadamos en la lago.
Correct: Nadamos en el lago.
Lago is masculine. Use el lago.
Incorrect: Vamos a el lago.
Correct: Vamos al lago.
A + el contracts to al before lago.
Good to know
Lakes matter for weekend trips across Latin America. People say vamos al lago for a day out. Local names like Lago de Atitlán keep lago in the title.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a picnic by the water
ChatPal
¿Quieres ir al lago mañana?
Do you want to go to the lake tomorrow?
You
Sí. ¿Hay sombra cerca del lago?
Yes. Is there shade near the lake?
ChatPal
Sí, junto a los árboles.
Yes, next to the trees.
You
Perfecto. Llevo la comida.
Perfect. I'll bring the food.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lake" in Spanish
Is lago masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el lago, un lago, los lagos.
How do you say to the lake?
Al lago. A + el becomes al.
How do you pronounce lago?
LAH-goh with stress on LAH.
How do I say in the lake?
En el lago for swimming or being there.
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