letra w
The English phrase "letter w" is translated into Spanish as letra w.
This phrase is used to refer to the twenty-third letter of the English alphabet when speaking or writing in Spanish.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often refer to the letra w as an extranjerismo because it only appears in words borrowed from other languages.
- While English speakers call it 'double u', Spanish speakers often call the w 'doble ve' because it looks like two 'v's joined together.
- The word letra is derived from the Latin littera, which was borrowed from an Etruscan word and originally came from the Ancient Greek diphthéra.
Examples in context
- La letra w es poco común en español.The letter w is uncommon in Spanish.
- ¿Cómo se escribe la letra w?How do you write the letter w?
- Esa palabra empieza con la letra w.That word starts with the letter w.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are playing a spelling game.
- AlejandroDime una palabra que tenga la letra w.Tell me a word that has the letter w.
- SofíaPuedo decir web, que es muy fácil.I can say web, which is very easy.
- Alejandro¡Muy bien! ¿Sabes cómo se llama la letra w?Very good! Do you know what the letter w is called?
- SofíaEn inglés se dice doble u.In English, it is said double u.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries letra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
