código Morse
/ˌkodiɡo ˈmoɾse/masculine
Morse code in Spanish is código Morse. Wiktionary also lists alfabeto Morse.
Meaning: character code (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| código Morse | /ˌkodiɡo ˈmoɾse/ | masculine |
| alfabeto Morse | /alfabeto moɾse/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Which one should you use?
If you are specifically referring to the set of characters or the alphabet itself, use alfabeto Morse.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is masculine. When referring to a specific instance of the code, use the masculine article el, as in el código Morse.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌkodiɡo ˈmoɾse/
Did you know?
- The Spanish term alfabeto is a back-formation, meaning it was actually created after the word analfabeto for 'illiterate' already existed.
- In Spanish, the word código is used for everything from a legal code and a zip code to a secret cipher like código Morse.
Examples in context
- Sé código Morse.I know Morse code.This sentence shows how to state that you know código Morse.Tatoeba #1619932 by marcelostockle, translation #12978197 by araneo
- Sabe inglés, chino, esperanto y código morse.She knows English, Chinese, Esperanto and Morse Code.This sentence lists several languages alongside código Morse.Tatoeba #1281789 by alexmarcelo, translation #1284236 by marcelostockle
- Era interesante aprender sobre el Código Morse Internacional durante el seminario.It was interesting to learn about the International Morse Code during the seminar.
- ¿Sabías que puedo traducir mensajes en Morse?Did you know that I can translate messages into Morse code?
- El capitán envió un mensaje en código Morse.The captain sent a message in Morse code.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about old communication tools.
- María¿Puedes leer el código Morse, Alejandro?Can you read Morse code, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo, pero me gustaría aprenderlo.No, but I would like to learn it.
- MaríaEs fascinante cómo funciona el código Morse.It is fascinating how Morse code works.
- AlejandroTienes razón, María. Es muy interesante.You are right, María. It is very interesting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “morse code” translations and entries código Morse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alfabeto, código, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
