Cu (en. Cu)

/ku/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Cu is the third letter of the Spanish alphabet.
The word 'house' begins with the letter cu.
La palabra 'casa' comienza con la letra cu.
Abbreviation that can represent 'cubic' in algebra.
The volume of a cube is calculated as side cubed (l^cu).
El volumen del cubo se calcula como lado al cubo (l^cu).
In some informal contexts, it may refer to a reference to intelligence or skill.
That idea is very cu, you should make it a reality.
Esa idea es muy cu, deberías hacerla realidad.

Etymology

The letter cu comes from the Latin 'cu', which is the form of the Greek 'κ'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

how much does it cost
Question about the price of something.
cuánto cuesta
countdown
Counting backward until reaching a number or event.
cuenta regresiva
cutlery
Utensil used for eating, like a spoon or fork.
cubierto

Related Words

cubicle
Small space or room.
cubículo
cube
Solid with six square faces.
cubo
quality
Characteristics that define or distinguish something.
cualidad

Slang Meanings

In youth slang, 'cu' refers to a foolish person.
Don't be cu, think before you speak!
¡No seas cu, piensa antes de hablar!
It can also be used to describe something of low quality.
That video is very cu, it doesn't have good production.
Ese video es muy cu, no tiene buena producción.