zeta
letter name
The letter Z is called zeta in Spanish, said roughly "SEH-tah". It is also called zeda.
Meaning: letter Z of the Spanish alphabet (letter)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| zeta | letter name |
| zeda | also used |
How do you pronounce it?
The letter z is called zeta and also zeda. In Latin America it sounds like s and in most of Spain like English "th", as in zapato.
Did you know?
- The same letter sounds like s in Latin America and like th in most of Spain, a difference known as seseo versus distinción.
Examples in context
- La zeta de zapato.The z in zapato.
- La letra Z.The letter Z.
