N (en. N)

/en/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Letter that occupies the fourteenth place in the Spanish alphabet.
The letter 'n' is a nasal sound.
La letra ‘n’ es un sonido nasal.
Symbol used in mathematics to denote a variable.
In the formula, n represents the total number of elements.
En la fórmula, n representa el número total de elementos.
Abbreviation for 'number'.
Number 5 is sufficient for the contest.
El n.º 5 es suficiente para el concurso.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'enne' which also means 'nine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

n.a.
It means 'not applicable'.
n.a.
n/d
It indicates 'not available'.
n/d

Related Words

numbering
Process of counting or enumerating.
numeración
name
Word that designates a person, animal, or thing.
nombre

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a person who is not very intelligent.
That idea is very n.
Esa idea es muy n.
In some contexts, it refers to something that is wrong.
It's a n plan, it won't work.
Es un plan n, no funcionará.