i griega
letter name, Mexico
In Mexico the letter "y" is called i griega. As a word, y means "and", as in pan y queso.
Meaning: letter and word meaning "and" (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| i griega | letter name, Mexico |
| y | conjunction |
Say i griega when you spell out a name, for example Yolanda starts with i griega. Some Spanish speakers also call it ye, but i griega is the standard name.
How does it change in a sentence?
Before a word that starts with the sound "i", y becomes e, as in madre e hija. The word y is pronounced like the English "ee".
How do you pronounce it?
The letter name i griega is said "ee gree-AY-ga".
Did you know?
- The name i griega means "Greek i", a reminder that the letter was borrowed from the Greek alphabet.
Examples in context
- Yolanda se escribe con i griega.Yolanda is written with a "y".
- Compré pan y leche.I bought bread and milk.
- Madre e hija viven aquí.Mother and daughter live here.
Example conversation
Receptionist Teresa spells a guest name with the clerk Víctor at a hotel in Acapulco.
- TeresaVíctor, ¿cómo se escribe Yolanda?Víctor, how do you spell Yolanda?
- VíctorCon i griega al principio.With a "y" at the start.
- TeresaGracias, ya lo anoto.Thanks, I will write it down.
