V (en. V)

/be/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
V is the twenty-second letter of the Spanish alphabet.
The word 'viento' starts with the letter v.
La palabra 'viento' comienza con la letra v.
In mathematics, 'v' is used as a symbol for speed.
The formula for speed is v = d/t.
La fórmula de la velocidad es v = d/t.
In the Roman numeral system, 'V' represents the number 5.
The number five is represented as 'V' in Roman numerals.
El número cinco se representa como 'V' en números romanos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'v' which comes from the Greek 'upsilon'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

V for victory
A symbol used to signify victory.
v de victoria
Go to hell
A colloquial expression to send someone away in a derogatory manner.
vete al carajo
God forbid
An expression of surprise or astonishment.
vaya por Dios

Related Words

speed
Magnitude that measures the change of position of an object over a specified time.
velocidad
verb
Part of the sentence that expresses action or state.
verbo
glass
A container for drinks, which can be made of glass, plastic, etc.
vaso

Slang Meanings

V as a reference to a very beautiful or desirable girl.
That girl is a v, everyone is looking at her.
Esa chica es una v, todos la miran.
Used to refer to a situation or thing that was unsuccessful.
That project was a v, it did not materialize.
Ese proyecto fue una v, no se concretó.