How to Say “L” in the Spanish Alphabet

By Lauren Rachel • Updated October 16, 2026

ele

letter name

The letter L is called ele in Spanish, said roughly "EH-leh".

Meaning: letter L of the Spanish alphabet (letter)

How do you pronounce it?

The letter l sounds like a clean "l" with the tongue touching just behind the upper teeth.

Did you know?

The double ll is a separate sound in speech, though it is no longer counted as its own letter.

Examples in context

La ele de luna.
The l in luna.
La letra L.
The letter L.

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Lauren Rachel

Hola! I'm Lauren, a language enthusiast with a deep passion for Spanish. My posts are precious pieces of my journey in mastering "the language of Cervantes". A bookworm at heart, my eyes are often behind eyeglasses, buried in Spanish novels. When not writing or reading, I dabble in marine biology (that too, in Spanish!). Did I mention I'm also a die-hard chicken lover? Yes, that's true! So if you hear someone saying "Amo el pollo" it's likely me. Join me as I explore the fascinating world of Spanish, one phrase at a time. ¡Vamos!

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