beta
/ˈbeta/feminine
The English word "beta" is translated into Spanish as beta.
The term refers to the letter of the Greek alphabet. It can also be used as an adjective. In technical contexts regarding software or product development, you may encounter related formal terms such as Versión Beta (beta version), Fase Beta (beta phase or testing phase) and Etapa de Pruebas (testing stage).
Meaning: letter of the Greek alphabet (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun beta is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbeta/
Did you know?
- While the letter itself is feminine, beta can be used in Spanish to describe a person as being socially or sexually submissive, a slang usage that carries a much more derogatory weight than the technical term.
- In certain Spanish contexts, the use of beta as a slang term for something outdated or inferior may stem from a reference to the Betamax video format.
- Spanish utilizes the term beta in the context of bloqueo beta, referring to beta-blocker medications used for heart conditions.
Examples in context
- Alfa, beta y gama son letras griegas.Alpha, beta and gamma are Greek letters.This sentence illustrates the use of beta within a list of Greek letters.Tatoeba #1518609 by alexmarcelo, translation #1518663 by marcelostockle
- La compañía lanzó una versión de prueba del nuevo softwareThe company released a trial version of the new software
- El equipo de desarrollo ha lanzado una versión beta del programaThe development team has released a beta version of the program
- El juego se encuentra actualmente en la fase betaThe game is currently in the beta phase
- ¿Has probado la versión beta más reciente de la aplicación?Have you tried the latest beta version of the application?
- La beta es la segunda letra del alfabeto.Beta is the second letter of the alphabet.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are studying Greek symbols for a class.
- Alejandro¿Cómo se escribe la beta?How do you write the beta?
- SofíaSe escribe así, con dos líneas curvas.It is written like this, with two curved lines.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, ahora la entiendo.Thanks, Sofía, now I understand it.
- SofíaDe nada, Alejandro, es muy fácil.You're welcome, Alejandro, it is very easy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beta” translations and entries beta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
