avi
/abi/from spelling rules
avi is the Spanish term for the digital file format used to store audio and video data.
In a technical context, avi refers to the digital file format for audio and video.
How do you pronounce it?
/abi/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the letter 'v' is pronounced exactly like 'b', so 'avi' is phonetically identical to the spelling 'abi'.
- The word avi is not a shortened version of avión, the Spanish word for 'airplane'.
- While avi is used for the file format, Spanish speakers often refer to any generic video file as a video or clip, regardless of whether it is an avi or an mp4.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Señor Avi. ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle?Good morning, Mr. Avi. How can I assist you?
- ¡Hola, Avi! ¿Qué tal tu día?Hi, Avi! How's your day going?
- El video está en formato avi.The video is in avi format.
- ¿Puedes enviarme el archivo avi?Can you send me the avi file?
- No puedo abrir este avi en mi televisor.I cannot open this avi on my TV.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are working on a video project.
- Daniel¿En qué formato quieres el video, María?In what format do you want the video, María?
- MaríaPrefiero que sea un avi, por favor.I prefer it to be an avi, please.
- DanielDe acuerdo, voy a exportarlo ahora.Alright, I'm going to export it now.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel.Thank you, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
