What is the Spanish word for "cardinal"?

Learn how to say "cardinal" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cardinal

Spanish

cardenal

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Examples of how to use "cardinal" in Spanish

English
A bright red cardinal sat on the fence.
Spanish
Un cardenal rojo brillante se sentó en la cerca.
English
A bright cardinal landed on the snowy branch.
Spanish
Un cardenal brillante aterrizó en la rama nevada.
English
She learned the cardinal rule of safety first.
Spanish
Ella aprendió la regla cardinal de la seguridad primero.
English
The teacher pointed out the cardinal directions.
Spanish
El maestro señaló las direcciones cardinales.
English
A cardinal flew across the garden this morning.
Spanish
Un cardenal voló sobre el jardín esta mañana.

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