English–Spanish
“abbreviation” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aβɾeβjaˈθjon/
Example
¿Cuál es la abreviación de esa palabra?
What's the abbreviation for that word?
How to say “abbreviation” in Spanish
“Abbreviation” in Spanish is abreviación.
Reduced sequence of letters or symbols standing for a full word or phrase.
Example sentences with abreviación
La abreviación de 'fotografía' suele ser 'foto'.
The abbreviation of 'fotografía' is usually 'foto'.
Tips for using abreviación
- Many traditional Spanish abbreviations keep a period (for example 'Sr.' or 'Sra.'), while editorial and modern styles vary in whether they retain the period.
Other Spanish words for “abbreviation”
Escribe la abreviatura en el formulario.
Write the abbreviation on the form.