How to Say ‘Copal incense’ in Mexican Spanish
El copal
el koh-PAHL
[el koh-PAHL]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Copal is a tree resin that has been burned in Mexico since before the Spanish arrived. It's sold as chunks in small bags, and its smoke is said to purify the altar and draw the spirits.
Phrase Breakdown
El
[el]
the
Masculine singular definite article.
«El» acompaña al sustantivo en «El crecimiento».
“El” accompanies the noun in “The growth.”
copal
[koh-PAHL]
copal (incense)
An aromatic resin burned as incense in Mexican traditions.
Quemamos copal en la noche.
We burn copal at night.
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