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La llama es un animal típico de Perú.
A1The llama is a typical animal from Peru.
Vimos una llama en la montaña.
A2We saw a llama on the mountain.
💡 Grammar Points
It's a Girl!
Even though it ends in '-a', 'llama' (the animal) is a feminine word. So, you'll always say 'la llama' or 'una llama'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Animal vs. Flame
The context of the sentence is your best friend for telling this 'llama' apart from 'llama' meaning 'flame'. If you're talking about a farm or the Andes, it's probably the animal!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llama
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'llama' to mean 'flame'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which 'llama' someone means?
It's all about context! If you're talking about names or phone calls, it's the verb. If you mention candles or fire, it's a flame. And if you're discussing the Andes or a zoo, it's the furry animal. After a little practice, it becomes second nature!
How is the 'll' in 'llama' pronounced?
Great question! In most of Spain and Latin America, 'll' sounds just like the 'y' in 'yes' (/ya-ma/). In some regions, like Argentina and Uruguay, it has more of a 'sh' sound (/sha-ma/). A long time ago, it had its own unique sound, but that's very rare today. The 'y' sound is your safest bet!