How to Say “X” in the Spanish Alphabet

By Brendan Rory • Updated October 16, 2026

equis

letter name

The letter X is called equis in Spanish, said roughly "EH-kees".

Meaning: letter X of the Spanish alphabet (letter)

How do you pronounce it?

Between vowels the letter x usually sounds like ks, as in examen. In some Mexican place names it sounds like j, as in México.

Did you know?

In México the x stands for the throaty sound that the country name has in Spanish.

Examples in context

La equis de examen.
The x in examen.
La letra X.
The letter X.

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Brendan Rory

Hola! I'm Brendan, a language fanatic with a particular interest in Spanish. When I'm not penning comprehensive guides on various Spanish terms, I'm seeking out new phrases to learn – whether they're from a Coke can in Madrid or an actuator manual. A lover of travel ("Abroad" sounds better in Spanish, by the way), beer time chats, and spirited cage fights, I'm a blend of wanderlust and homebound writer. I'm known to throw a few 'Hola Zoeys' or 'Buenos días, sunshine' in my pieces. Writing is my altar, Spanish my mantra, and the world ('el mundo') my muse – 'Nos vemos pronto' amigos!

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