What is Tamales in Spanish?

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What is Tamales
in Spanish?

Castilian Spanish

Tamales 

Introduction

Understanding certain words is crucial when learning a new language like Spanish. In this article we are going to explore what the meaning of Tamales in Spanish. Keep reading to find out more, like: what is the gender of Tamales in Spanish, what is Tamales plural, and how do you pronounce Tamales. 

And did you know that sometimes Spanish-speaking countries use different words for the same thing? Find out how to say Tamales in different Spanish countries. Ready? Let’s go!

Frequently Asked Questions

Tamales is a Masculine noun, using el/los pronouns.

The plural form of Tamales is Tamales.

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): /taˈmales/ 

Phonetically: tah-MAH-lehs 

The word for Tamales in Spanish from Mexico is the same: Tamales 

The word for Tamales in Spanish from Argentina is the same: Tamales 

The word for Tamales in Spanish from Colombia is the same: Tamales 

The word in Spanish from Chile for Tamales is: Humitas 

The word for Tamales in Spanish from Cuba is the same: Tamales 

The word in Spanish from Puerto Rico for Tamales is: Pasteles 

The word in Spanish from Dominican Republic for Tamales is: Pasteles 

How to say Tamales in Spanish?

Tamales

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