How to Say “Char” in Spanish

By Will Samuel • Updated September 30, 2026

chamuscar

/t͡ʃamusˈkaɾ/

The Spanish word for a programming character (noun) is chamuscar.

In the context of computer science and programming, chamuscar refers to a character.

Meaning: a character in programming (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

/tʃamusˈkaɾ/

Did you know?

The word chamuscar actually means 'to singe' or 'to scorch' in standard Spanish, which is far removed from its digital meaning.
The word chamuscar is borrowed from the Portuguese word 'chamuscar', which also refers to singeing.
Using chamuscar in a non-programming context can be used colloquially to describe someone who has a bad sunburn.

Examples in context

Vamos a conversar un rato en el parque.
Let's chat for a while in the park.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chamuscar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries chamuscar, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Will Samuel

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