Episode 80: Things You Didn't Know About the Spanish Alphabet

Have you ever wondered what the official name is of each letra in el abecedario? Perhaps you like to play Scrabble or Boggle, where this knowledge would come in handy. Or maybe you're just curious. Either way, today we'll cover the official names of the Spanish alphabet and how to spell them! Plus we'll talk about some of the supposed "lost letters" and some common letter pronunciation mistakes that English speakers make. And, of course, we will begin our cultural tip mini-series on Puerto Rico! ¡Vámanos!

Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.
¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!

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Resource Links

Episode Content

• Episode 74: Why Does Spanish Have B and V?
• Wordreference.com
• "La Diccionario de la lengua española" by the RAE
• "R" by the Diccionario panhispánico de dudas 2005 by the RAE
• "Digraph” From Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary by Merriam-Webster. Accessed 29 Oct. 2022.
• "IPA Symbols Chart Complete" by the International Phonetic Alphabet.org
• "Spanish Alphabet Pronunciation" by SpanishDict, by Curiosity Media, Inc.
• "Fluent Forever Pronunciation Trainer" by Gabriel Wyner for Fluent Forever

Cultural Tip

• "Puerto Rico - The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated October 20, 2022
• "Puerto Rico" by Wagenheim, Kal , Wagenheim, Olga J. and Mathews, Thomas G. for Encyclopedia Britannica, on October 19, 2022. Accessed 29 October 2022.
• "History of Puerto Rico" by Discover Puerto Rico
• "Puerto Rico votes in favor of statehood. But what does it mean for the island?" by Cristina Corujo for ABC News on November 8, 2020
• "10 Must-Try Traditional Foods In Bolivia - Updated 2022" by Sidharth for Trip101, updated July 22, 2022
• "Bolivian Food: 13 Traditional & Typical Dishes To Try" by Rainforest Cruises on June 15, 2021