Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
letra
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈletɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounletter
Example
En el alfabeto español hay 27 letras.
In the Spanish alphabet there are 27 letters.
More examples
Cada palabra empieza con una letra distinta.
Each word starts with a different letter.
Core concept
A written symbol in an alphabet that represents a sound.
Common phrases
primera letra
first letter
última letra
last letter
letra del alfabeto
letter of the alphabet
Similar words
palabra: Unit of language made of one or more letters that conveys meaning.
carácter: Printed or typed shape of a single letter or glyph in a font.
signo: Mark or symbol used to convey information or a particular meaning.
escritura: Person's handwriting style or the visible strokes produced when writing.
Definition in Spanish
Signo gráfico que forma parte del alfabeto y representa un sonido en la escritura; por extensión, puede referirse a la letra de una canción o a la caligrafía de una persona.
Word origin
From Latin littera via medieval Old Spanish letra, originally naming an alphabetic sign and retaining that core meaning.
Usage tips
- The noun is feminine (la a, la be), it also refers to song lyrics (la letra) and to handwriting (su letra), and when spelling out words Spanish speakers use deletrear or say se escribe.
Other meanings
- lyricsnoun
- handwritingnoun
Related words
- letrerosignnoun