(en. Or)

/u/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Letter that represents the sound /u/ in the Spanish alphabet.
The letter 'u' is important in many words.
La letra 'u' es importante en muchas palabras.
Vowel used in the formation of syllables.
In the word 'uno', the 'u' forms a syllable with the 'n'.
En la palabra 'uno', la 'u' forma sílaba con la 'n'.

Etymology

The letter 'u' comes from the Latin 'ū'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

uh
Expression of surprise or doubt.
úh
last
Refers to the last position or instance.
último
unique
Indicates that something is singular or has no equal.
único

Related Words

universe
Set of everything that exists, including space and time.
universo
unite
To join or amalgamate elements or groups.
unir
unique
That has no other equal, which is singular.
unico

Slang Meanings

Expression of approval or recognition.
Uh! That was incredible.
¡Ú! Eso estuvo increíble.
Interjection that denotes surprise.
Uh, I wasn't expecting that.
Ú, no me lo esperaba.