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/e/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The seventh letter of the Spanish alphabet, distinct from the letter 'e' due to the accent.
The word 'café' contains the letter 'é'.
La palabra 'café' contiene la letra 'é'.
It indicates the stressed syllable in a word when it carries a tilde.
In 'canción', the vowel 'ión' has the stress on the 'ó'.
En 'canción', la vocal 'ión' tiene el acento en la 'ó'.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'e' with an acute accent, used to indicate emphasis in pronunciation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Easier than saying 'é'
Something that is very simple.
más fácil que decir 'é'
Get your act together
To be alert and ready to act.
ponerse las pilas

Related Words

success
Achievement of an objective or goal.
éxito
emphasis
Force or intensity in the pronunciation of a syllable.
énfasis

Slang Meanings

Expression of surprise or admiration.
É, how incredible that movie is!
¡É, qué increíble está esa película!
Used to emphasize in informal conversations.
É, don't tell me you don't know how to do it.
É, no me digas que no sabes cómo hacerlo.