letras (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"letras" is a plural noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "letras" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /ˈletɾas/.

Translation Options into English

• Letters
• Characters (in the context of the alphabet)
• Lyrics (in the context of songs)

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "letras" refers to letters of the alphabet, characters in alphabetical systems, or the lyrics of songs. It is frequently utilized in both oral and written contexts, especially in education, literature, and music discussions. The frequency of use is quite high, as it is a fundamental term in language and communication.

Examples: 1. "El alfabeto tiene veintisiete letras." - "The alphabet has twenty-seven letters."

1. "Las letras de esta canción son muy emotivas."
2. "The lyrics of this song are very emotional."

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "letras" can be found in several idiomatic expressions in Spanish:

1. "Estar en letras grandes"
2. Meaning: To be prominently featured or very noticeable.

3. Example: "Su nombre está en letras grandes en el cartel."

   • "His name is in big letters on the poster."

4. "Escribir con letras de oro"

5. Meaning: To write or describe something very positively or significantly.

6. Example: "La historia de su vida está escrita con letras de oro."

   • "The story of his life is written in golden letters."

7. "De letras y música"

8. Meaning: In relation to both the lyrics and the melody of a song.

9. Example: "El artista es un genio de letras y música."

   • "The artist is a genius in both lyrics and music."

10. "Buscar entre letras"

11. Meaning: To search through details, often for meaning or explanation.
12. Example: "Tienes que buscar entre letras para entender el mensaje."
    • "You need to look through the letters to understand the message."

Etymology

The word "letras" comes from the Latin "litteras," which is the plural form of "litera," meaning letter or character. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to refer to both letters of the alphabet and written characters.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• "Caracteres" (Characters)

• "Escritura" (Writing) - in some contexts

• Antonyms:

• There are no direct antonyms for "letras", but in a broader context, one could consider terms related to numbers (e.g., "números") as an opposition between different types of symbols.