Translation of Spanish word "letra" to English
letra
/ˈletra/
Meaning
Nouna symbol or character used in a writing system
How to use
Letra ('letter of alphabet / lyrics / handwriting') is feminine. Letra de cambio — Bill of exchange. Tener buena letra — To have good handwriting.
🇬🇧 English
letter
Example
La letra 'ñ' es característica del idioma español.
The letter 'ñ' is characteristic of the Spanish language.
Ella escribió una carta con letra muy clara.
She wrote a letter with very clear handwriting.
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Common phrases
- letra de la canción— song lyrics
- letra mayúscula— capital letter
- al pie de la letra— literally / word for word
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What does the Spanish word "letra" mean?▼
The Spanish word "letra" means "letter" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "letra"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La letra 'ñ' es característica del idioma español." (which translates as "The letter 'ñ' is characteristic of the Spanish language.").
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