letra q
/letɾa q/from spelling rules
The English phrase "letter q" is translated into Spanish as letra q.
This phrase is used to refer to the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet when speaking or writing in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/letɾa q/
Did you know?
- While letra refers to a character of the alphabet, it is also the standard word used to describe the lyrics of a song. A Spanish speaker might ask for the letra of a pop song.
- The letra q represents a sound that is identical to the letra k in Spanish. Because they sound the same, the choice between them is determined by spelling rules rather than pronunciation.
- The word letra comes from the Latin littera, which originated from the Ancient Greek diphthéra, meaning 'tablet'.
Examples in context
- La letra q es difícil de escribir.The letter q is difficult to write.
- ¿Cómo se escribe la letra q?How do you write the letter q?
- Esa palabra empieza con la letra q.That word starts with the letter q.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are practicing spelling in class.
- MateoElena, ¿qué letra sigue después de la p?Elena, what letter comes after p?
- ElenaSigue la letra q, Mateo.The letter q follows, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, no la recordaba.Thanks, I didn't remember it.
- ElenaDe nada, es muy fácil.You're welcome, it is very easy.
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.
