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    Letras (en. Letters)

    /ˈle.tɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Symbols that are part of the alphabet.
    The letters of the alphabet are fundamental for writing.
    Las letras del alfabeto son fundamentales para la escritura.
    The text of a song or poem.
    I love the lyrics of that song, they are very poetic.
    Me encantan las letras de esa canción, son muy poéticas.
    A subject related to literature and language.
    I study Letters at university, specializing in Spanish literature.
    Estudia Letras en la universidad, se especializa en literatura española.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'littera' which means letter or character.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    small print
    Information presented in small size, often in contracts.
    letra pequeña
    to read between the lines
    To interpret the hidden meaning of a text.
    leer entre líneas
    to give the lyrics
    To indicate instructions or essential information.
    dar la letra

    Related Words

    alphabet
    Ordered set of letters.
    alfabeto
    writing
    Way of representing language through letters.
    escritura
    literature
    Set of written works in a language.
    literatura

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in music that refers to the lyrics of a song.
    Lyrics are everything; without good lyrics, there is no good song.
    Las letras son todo, sin buena letra no hay buen tema.
    In some contexts, 'letters' can refer to a good grade or score.
    I did well on the exam; I have high grades.
    Me fue bien en el examen, tengo letras altas.