Y (en. And)
/i/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
conjunction
Copulative conjunction used to join words or groups of words.
María and Juan went to the movies.
María y Juan fueron al cine.
It is used to add information to what has already been mentioned.
Juan studies mathematics and science.
Juan estudia matemáticas y ciencias.
Indicates a relationship of addition.
One and one are two.
Uno y uno son dos.
Etymology
From Latin 'et', which means 'and'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
beyond...and
Indicates that there is something more than what is mentioned.
más allá de...y
and that's all
It is used to finish an explanation or enumeration.
y eso es todo
not only... but also...
Indicates that there is more than one thing to consider.
no solo... sino también...
Related Words
e
Used as a variant of 'and' before words that begin with 'i' or 'hi' to avoid cacophony.
e
furthermore
Conjunction that introduces an additional idea.
además
also
Adverb used to add a similar or equal aspect.
también
Slang Meanings
Yolo
Yolo, so I decided to buy that sports car.
Yolo, así que decidí comprar ese coche deportivo.
And see you later
I can't stay, but and see you later.
No me puedo quedar, pero y hasta luego.