How to pronounce “gallo pinto”
Hear how “gallo pinto (Central American rice and beans)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
gallo pintoGAH-yoh PEEN-toh
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Breakdown
| Meaning | Central American rice and beans |
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| Syllables | ga · llo pin · to (4) |
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| IPA | /ˈɡa.ʝo ˈpin.to/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll is a Y sound: "GAH-yoh PEEN-toh".
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El gallo pinto es típico de Costa Rica.Gallo pinto is typical of Costa Rica.
Desayunamos gallo pinto con huevo.We had gallo pinto with eggs for breakfast.
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