i griega
traditional name
The letter Y is called i griega in Spanish, which means "Greek i". The name ye is also accepted.
Meaning: the letter Y (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| i griega | traditional name |
| ye | also accepted |
You use the name when you spell a word aloud, for example yo starts with i griega.
Which one should you use?
The word y also means "and", as in pan y queso. Before a word that starts with the sound i it changes to e, as in madre e hija.
How does it change in a sentence?
The letter names are feminine, so you say la i griega.
How do you pronounce it?
As a letter in a word, y usually sounds like an English "y" or a soft "j", as in yo. On its own as the word y, it sounds like "ee".
Did you know?
- The name i griega refers to the Greek letter upsilon, which the Latin alphabet borrowed to write Greek words.
Examples in context
- Yo empieza con i griega.Yo starts with Y.
- Mi nombre se escribe con i griega.My name is written with a Y.
- Quiero pan y queso.I want bread and cheese.
Example conversation
Yolanda spells her name for the waiter Sergio.
- Sergio¿Cómo se escribe su nombre?How do you spell your name?
- YolandaEmpieza con i griega, luego o, ele, a.It starts with Y, then O, L, A.
- SergioGracias, Yolanda.Thank you, Yolanda.
