abc
/abk/from spelling rules
In Spanish, abc is the term used for a primer for learning the alphabet.
Meaning: primer for learning the alphabet (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /abk/.
Did you know?
- The Spanish alphabet recently officially removed the letters ch and ll from the abecedario as independent letters, though they remain common sounds in the language.
- In Spanish, the letter b is often called be, but in some regions it is referred to as be larga to distinguish it from the letter v, which is be corta.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase no saber ni el abc is used to describe someone who is completely illiterate or lacks the most basic knowledge of a subject.
Examples in context
- La interpretación de hoy de la orquesta sinfónica ABC no estuvo a la altura de mis expectativas.Today's performance of the ABC Symphony Orchestra fell short of my expectations.This sentence shows the use of abc as part of a proper name for the ABC Symphony Orchestra.Tatoeba #9770073 by Eremon, translation #242483 by CM
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at school supplies.
- LucíaMira este abc colorido para el niño.Look at this colorful abc primer for the boy.
- MateoParece muy sencillo y divertido.It seems very simple and fun.
- LucíaCreo que el abc es perfecto para empezar.I think the abc primer is perfect to start.
- MateoTienes razón, vamos a comprarlo.You are right, let's buy it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry abc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
