block (noun) – el bloque

To remember that block is pronounced bloh-kay (bloque) in Spanish, use the following mnemonic:

Around the giant block of ice was a naval blockade (bloque).

Around the giant block of ice was a naval blockade (bloque)

Bloque is masculine, so it's el bloque. Imagine an elephant eating a big block of cheese.

Bloque is masculine, so it's el bloque. Imagine an elephant eating a big block of cheese