Spanish word

eme

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeme/

Meaning

  • feminine nounem

Example

¿Se escribe con eme o con ene?

Is it written with em or with en?

Illustration for eme (em)

More examples

Mi inicial es la letra eme.

My initial is the letter m.

Core concept

Spoken name for the letter M.

Common phrases

  • la letra eme

    the letter m

  • pronunciar eme

    pronounce m

  • escribir con eme

    write with the letter m

Similar words

letra: A single written character of the alphabet.
ene: Spoken name for the letter n used when spelling or dictating words.
ele: Spoken name for the letter l used when spelling or dictating words.

Definition in Spanish

Denominación de la letra M, usada al pronunciar su nombre para aclarar la ortografía o distinguirla de otras letras.

Word origin

Spanish eme comes from Latin em and ultimately from the Semitic mem via Greek mu, with the Romance final -e added to make the consonant name syllabic.

Usage tips

  • When dictating a name or address, say mayúscula or minúscula before eme to mark uppercase or lowercase and avoid confusion.

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