eme
letter name
The letter M is called eme in Spanish. When you spell a word aloud, you say eme for every M.
You hear it in spelling, as in mamá (eme, a, eme, a) or in the initials of a name. The plural is emes.
Meaning: name of the letter m (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
Eme is pronounced "EH-meh", with two syllables and a short "e" sound in each.
Did you know?
- In the Spanish alphabet the letters m and n are named eme and ene, which share the same ending pattern.
Examples in context
- La eme de mamá.The M in mom.
- Mi nombre empieza con eme.My name starts with M.
- Escribe una eme mayúscula.Write a capital M.
Example conversation
In a classroom, Profesor Gómez checks letters with a student, Lola.
- Profesor GómezLola, ¿qué letra es esta?Lola, what letter is this?
- LolaEs la eme, profesor.It is the M, teacher.
- Profesor GómezMuy bien. ¿Con qué palabra empieza?Very good. With which word does it start?
