e
letter name
The letter E is called e in Spanish, pronounced like the "eh" in "bed". The plural is es.
You use the name when you spell a word aloud, for example the name Elena starts with e.
Meaning: the letter E (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word e is also a conjunction meaning "and". It replaces y before a word that starts with the sound i, as in padre e hijo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The letter names are feminine, so you say la e.
How do you pronounce it?
The Spanish e is short and clean, like "eh", and it does not glide into an "ee" sound as the English letter does.
Did you know?
- Spanish has five vowel sounds, and the letter e always keeps the same short sound.
Examples in context
- Elena empieza con e.Elena starts with E.
- Padre e hijo van al parque.Father and son go to the park.
- La palabra «mesa» tiene una e.The word "mesa" has an E.
Example conversation
Raúl spells his name for the receptionist Lucía at a hotel desk.
- Lucía¿Cómo se escribe su nombre?How do you spell your name?
- RaúlR, a, ú, l. Y mi apellido empieza con e.R, a, ú, l. And my last name starts with E.
- LucíaPerfecto, gracias.Perfect, thank you.
