Spanish Conversation · Level 9
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Spanish word
alfa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈalfa/
Meaning
- feminine nounalpha
Example
El piloto dijo alfa por radio.
The pilot said alpha over the radio.
More examples
En la clase escribimos la letra alfa en el cuaderno.
In class we wrote the letter alpha in the notebook.
Core concept
A large letter A standing above a group.
Common phrases
letra alfa
letter alpha
código alfa
alpha code
Similar words
líder: Takes the lead and guides a group in action and decision-making.
jefe: Holds formal authority in an organization and issues instructions.
capitán: Holds formal command of a team, ship, or crew.
protagonista: Serves as the central character or main figure in a story or event.
Definition in Spanish
Denominación de la letra A empleada, por extensión metafórica, para señalar a la persona o cosa que ocupa una posición principal o de liderazgo.
Word origin
From Greek alpha, the name of the letter A meaning first, later extended metaphorically to denote a person or thing in the leading position.
Usage tips
- Spanish spells it as 'alfa' (with f) rather than English 'alpha', and in colloquial phrases like 'macho alfa' it marks dominance and can be perceived negatively in some contexts.
Opposites
- omegaomeganoun
Related words
- alfabetoalphabetnoun
- alfabéticoalphabeticaladjective