Ele (en. He)

/ele/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Seventh letter of the Spanish alphabet.
The letter 'ele' is used in many words like 'luz' and 'feliz'.
La letra 'ele' se usa en muchas palabras como 'luz' y 'feliz'.
Informal reference to a person or thing that is mentioned.
That 'ele' I described to you is very talented.
Ese ele que te describí es muy talentoso.

Etymology

From Latin 'L', representing the form of the sound /l/.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lucky 'ele'
It refers to the letter that is considered lucky.
ele de la suerte
there is no 'ele' without L
A phrase that indicates you cannot have one thing without its opposite.
no hay ele sin L

Related Words

choice
Act of choosing between various options.
elección
elevation
Action of lifting something to a greater height.
elevación

Slang Meanings

Reference to a person as an 'ele'.
He is an 'ele' to my friends.
Es un ele para mis amigos.
Anything that is considered an example of something.
That is an 'ele' of the current fashion.
Eso es un ele de la moda actual.