How to Say "Quotation Marks" in Spanish

comillas

Spain

To say quotation marks in Spanish, use comillas. Wiktionary also lists or ‘◌’ and [“◌”].

Meaning: Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural. (noun)

Ways to say it

comillas is the word for the marks placed around a quotation or a word used in a special sense.

comillas is a feminine noun normally used in the plural, since the marks come in pairs.

The word comillas comes from comilla, the diminutive form of coma meaning 'comma'. This describes the marks as 'little commas' that hang in the air.
In some Spanish-speaking regions, placing a word in comillas can be used as a visual cue for irony or sarcasm, similar to using 'air quotes' with fingers in English.
In much of the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in formal publishing, the primary quotation marks are actually the angled comillas latinas or comillas angulares rather than the curved ones used in English.

Tienes que poner las palabras entre comillas.
You have to put the words in quotation marks.
No olvides usar las comillas en el título.
Don't forget to use quotation marks in the title.
Esa frase va entre comillas, según el libro.
That phrase goes in quotation marks, according to the book.

Two students are proofreading an essay in a library.

Sofía

¿Sabes si esta cita lleva comillas?
Do you know if this quote needs quotation marks?
Alejandro

Sí, las comillas son necesarias para las citas textuales.
Yes, quotation marks are necessary for direct quotes.
Sofía

Vale, las añadiré ahora mismo.
Okay, I will add them right now.
Alejandro

Perfecto, así el ensayo quedará muy bien.
Perfect, that way the essay will look great.

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