Veo una lima hoy.
English: I see a lime today.
cal /kˈal/ · noun · CEFR A1. Spanish translation of "lime".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Objetos Diarios
- Source term
- lime
- Translation
- cal
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article note: a regular/likely article is "el" for "cal". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | cal |
|---|---|
| Likely article | el |
| Likely gender | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | cales |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + el cal
- Examples
- Esto es el cal.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Objetos Diarios.
Example Sentences
Añado lima a mi agua.
English: I add lime to my water.
La lima es pequeña y verde.
English: The lime is small and green.
Ella pone lima en su bebida.
English: She puts lime in her drink.
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