Learn the Spanish Alphabet

Introduction to the Spanish Alphabet

The Spanish alphabet, or "el alfabeto" or "el abecedario" in Spanish, is a fundamental part of the Spanish language. It consists of 27 letters, including the standard 26 letters found in the English alphabet, plus one additional letter:

Ñ (eñe) - a letter unique to Spanish and a few other languages.

Understanding the Spanish alphabet is crucial for several reasons:

Pronunciation

Each letter has a specific sound, which helps in correctly pronouncing Spanish words.

Spelling

Knowing the alphabet aids in spelling words correctly, especially when learning new vocabulary.

Alphabetical Order

It's essential for using dictionaries and understanding organizational systems in Spanish-speaking countries.

Communication

Being able to spell out words using letter names is useful in many real-life situations.

In the interactive cards below, you'll find each letter of the Spanish alphabet, along with its name in Spanish and a sample word. Click on the speaker icons to hear the pronunciation of each letter name and sample word. This will help you familiarize yourself with both the visual and auditory aspects of the Spanish alphabet.

A
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
B
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
C
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
D
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
E
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
F
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
G
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
H
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
I
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
J
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
K
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
L
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
M
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
N
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
Ñ
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
O
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
P
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
Q
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
R
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
S
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
T
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
U
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
V
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
W
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
X
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
Y
Name in Spanish
Sample Word
Z
Name in Spanish
Sample Word