E (en. And)

/e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
conjunction
It is used to connect two or more equivalent words or phrases.
I want tea and infusions.
Quiero té e infusiones.
It is used instead of 'and' when the following word starts with the /i/ sound to avoid cacophony.
Father and son went to the cinema.
Padre e hijo fueron al cine.
Conjunction that is also used in various idiomatic expressions.
Values are taught in schools and churches.
En la escuela e iglesias se enseñan valores.

Etymology

From the Latin 'et', which means 'and'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

and even
Indicates addition or an additional example.
e incluso
and the same
Used to refer to the same thing or what has been previously mentioned.
e idem
and so on
Indicates continuity in a series of examples.
e así sucesivamente

Related Words

and
Copulative conjunction used to link elements.
y
nor
Conjunction used to negate options.
ni

Slang Meanings

It is used colloquially to indicate surprise.
Hey, it can't be that I won the prize!
¡E, no puede ser que haya ganado el premio!
Exclamation in youth slang to grab attention.
Hey, look at what I found.
E, mira esto que encontré.