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How do you say "alphabet" in Spanish?

el alfabeto

Noun Masculine

In Spanish, "alphabet" is el alfabeto.

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Pronunciation

Aim for "el alfabeto" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" marks gender, not stress. Take it slow the first few times until the rhythm feels natural.

Grammar notes

el alfabeto is masculine. Its plural is alfabetos.

Example sentence

Los niños aprenden el alfabeto en su primer año.

Children learn the alphabet in their first year.

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Questions about el alfabeto

How do you pronounce el alfabeto?

Aim for "el alfabeto" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" marks gender, not stress. Take it slow the first few times until the rhythm feels natural.

Is el alfabeto masculine or feminine?

el alfabeto is masculine. el alfabeto is masculine. Its plural is alfabetos.

How is el alfabeto used in Spanish?

el alfabeto is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Los niños aprenden el alfabeto en su primer año. (Children learn the alphabet in their first year.).

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