m
/m/from spelling rules
m is the Spanish abbreviation for the unit of measurement known as the meter.
How do you pronounce it?
/m/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, a lowercase m can be used as a shorthand for 'mil' (thousand), particularly in informal handwritten notes or certain financial contexts.
- While 'm' is the standard abbreviation for meter, the word 'metro' also refers to the subway system in cities like Madrid and Mexico City.
- In Spanish, the abbreviation for 'metro' (meter) is written without a period, unlike many English abbreviations. Using a dot after m is technically a punctuation error in Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- Me voy a lavar la cara.I’m going to wash my face.This sentence shows the letter m in a common context.Tatoeba #10016347 by Shishir, translation #10016671 by espamatics
- Juntémonos a las 3:00 p.m.We'll meet at 3:00 p.m.This sentence shows the letter m within a time notation.Tatoeba #1386006 by marcelostockle, translation #680274 by Source_VOA
- ¿Cómo se dice eso en maorí?What's the word for that in Māori?This sentence shows the letter m within a question.Tatoeba #548263 by Shishir, translation #427850 by witbrock
- Mi nombre es María.My name is María.
- ¿Vamos al cine?Shall we go to the cinema?
- ¡Vamos a cantar!Let's sing!
- ¿Me lo puedes explicar?Can you explain it to me?
- ¡Buena suerte!Good luck!
- 83 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are measuring a piece of fabric.
- MaríaNecesitamos exactamente dos m de tela.We need exactly two m of fabric.
- DanielDéjame medirlo con la cinta.Let me measure it with the tape.
- MaríaParece que tenemos solo un m.It looks like we only have one m.
- DanielEntonces tenemos que comprar más.Then we have to buy more.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
