e
/e/
In Spanish, e.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /e/.
Did you know?
- The word e is a special version of y meaning 'and'. It is used only when the following word begins with the sound /i/, such as in padre e hijo.
- The word e shares a direct ancestor with the English word 'and' via the Proto-Indo-European root *éti.
- If a word starts with a silent 'h' followed by an 'i', like hielo, you must still use e instead of y.
Examples in context
- Te mandé un e-mail.I sent you an e-mail.This sentence shows the use of e in the word e-mail.Tatoeba #591727 by Shishir, translation #1431949 by CM
- Mary es mi prometida.Mary is my fiancée.This sentence shows the use of e in the word prometida.Tatoeba #2399391 by Shishir, translation #2396278 by CK
- Algo le pasa a mi e-mail.Something's wrong with my e-mail.Tatoeba #1421647 by marcelostockle, translation #243831 by superbolo
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a new teacher.
- DanielEl profesor es inteligente e innovador.The teacher is intelligent and innovative.
- LucíaSí, es muy creativo también.Yes, he is very creative too.
- DanielEs paciente e ingenioso con los alumnos.He is patient and ingenious with the students.
- LucíaEs el mejor profesor del año.He is the best teacher of the year.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry e, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries e, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
