Letra (en. Letter)

/ˈle.tɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Written character that is part of an alphabet.
The letter 'A' is the first in the alphabet.
La letra 'A' es la primera del alfabeto.
Lyrics of a song.
I love the lyrics of that song.
Me encanta la letra de esa canción.
Writing or document that contains some message.
She wrote a letter to her friend.
Ella escribió una letra a su amigo.

Etymology

From Latin 'littera'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fine print
Text that is written in a reduced size, often difficult to read.
letra pequeña
to the letter
Strictly or exactly, without interpretations.
al pie de la letra
in clear handwriting
When something is expressed in an understandable way and without confusion.
con letra clara

Related Words

alphabet
Set of letters in a language.
alfabeto
writing
A way to represent ideas through letters.
escritura
texts
Set of letters organized to convey a message.
textos

Slang Meanings

Money in some informal contexts.
I have no money to go out tonight.
No tengo letra para salir esta noche.
Referring to the lyrics of a song as something compromising or emotional.
That lyric touches my heart.
Esa letra me llega al corazón.