letra c
/letɾa k/from spelling rules
The English phrase "letter c" is translated into Spanish as letra c.
This phrase is used to refer to the third letter of the English alphabet.
How do you pronounce it?
/letɾa k/
Did you know?
- While letra refers to a character of the alphabet, in a musical context, letra refers specifically to the lyrics of a song rather than the notes.
- The word letra can also be used to refer to a promissory note or a legal financial document in Spanish business terminology.
- The word letra comes from the Latin 'littera', which was derived from the Ancient Greek word διφθέρα, meaning 'tablet'.
Examples in context
- La letra c es pequeña.The letter c is small.
- ¿Cómo se escribe la letra c?How do you write the letter c?
- Escribe la letra c en el papel.Write the letter c on the paper.
Example conversation
María is helping Mateo with a spelling exercise.
- María¿Qué letra sigue después de la b?What letter follows the b?
- MateoEs la letra c.It is the letter c.
- MaríaMuy bien, Mateo.Very good, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, María.Thank you, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries letra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
