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"Penguin" in Spanish: pingüino
el pingüino
A penguin is el pingüino (peen-GWEE-noh). It is masculine. Write the ü: pingüino. Plural is los pingüinos.
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How to pronounce pingüino
Say it
peen-GWEE-noh
/piŋˈgwino/
peen-GWEE-noh. The ü in pingüino keeps the u after g. Stress GWEE. Say pingüino fully.
"Penguin" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el pingüino | the penguin Default. | Default. |
| los pingüinos | the penguins Plural. | Plural. |
| un pingüino | a penguin Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| la colonia de pingüinos | the penguin colony Nature shows. | Nature shows. |
How to use pingüino in real life
- 1At the zoo
El pingüino nada muy bien.
The penguin swims very well.
El pingüino.
- 2Cold exhibit
Mira ese pingüino pequeño.
Look at that small penguin.
Ese pingüino.
- 3Nature film
Los pingüinos caminan juntos.
The penguins walk together.
Pingüinos plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with pingüino
Incorrect: La pingüino es negro.
Correct: El pingüino es negro.
Pingüino is masculine: el pingüino.
Incorrect: Vi un pinguino.
Correct: Vi un pingüino.
Write the ü: pingüino.
Good to know
Good to knowZoo cold rooms feature el pingüino. Kids copy the waddle of pingüinos. Always write ü in pingüino so u sounds after g.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Zoo penguin exhibit
ChatPal
¿Te gusta el pingüino?
Do you like the penguin?
You
Sí. Ese pingüino nada rápido.
Yes. That penguin swims fast.
ChatPal
Hace frío aquí.
It's cold here.
You
Traje mi chaqueta.
I brought my jacket.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Penguin" in Spanish
Is pingüino masculine?
Yes: el pingüino, los pingüinos.
Why the ü in pingüino?
In pingüino, ü keeps the u sound after g.
How do you pronounce pingüino?
peen-GWEE-noh with a clear gwee.
What is the plural?
Los pingüinos.
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