b
/b/from spelling rules
The symbol for byte in Spanish is b.
In Spanish, the letter b is used as a symbol to represent a byte.
Meaning: byte (symbol)
How do you pronounce it?
/b/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the letter b is called be, but it is often referred to as be larga to distinguish it from v, which is called be corta.
- In Spanish-speaking computer science terminology, even though b is the symbol for 'byte', the lowercase b is strictly reserved for 'bit' to avoid ambiguity.
- Spanish speakers use the letter b in the term básico to describe something fundamental, but in slang, calling someone básico is a modern insult for being boring.
Examples in context
- Me gusta el R&B.I like R&B.This sentence shows the use of b in the abbreviation for R&B.Tatoeba #13017618 by Eremon, translation #255918 by CK
- ¿Necesitamos un plan B?Do we need a Plan B?This sentence shows the use of b in the phrase 'Plan B'.Tatoeba #2217040 by Shishir, translation #1886114 by CK
- Me saqué una B en física.I got a B in physics.This sentence shows the use of b as a grade in a school subject.Tatoeba #9969875 by arh, translation #1933294 by CK
- BicicletaBicycle
- BonitoBeautiful
- BailarTo dance
- BesoKiss
- BosqueForest
- 35 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a computer file's size.
- ElenaEste archivo es de solo un b.This file is only one b.
- Daniel¿Estás seguro de que es tan pequeño?Are you sure it is that small?
- ElenaSí, es solo un b de datos.Yes, it is just one b of data.
- DanielEntonces no ocupará espacio.Then it won't take up any space.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
