Noun · A2 · Spanish glossary
Acento: accent
acento
Pronunciation: ah-SEHN-toh (stress the capital letters)
Acento means “accent” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: accent
- How to say it: ah-SEHN-toh
- Gender: el acento
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “acento” means and how to use it
Acento means “accent” in two senses: the written mark over a vowel (á) and the way a person speaks.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el acento (masculine)
- Plural: los acentos
Examples with audio
- Tienes un acento muy bonito.You have a very nice accent.
- Esta palabra lleva acento.This word has an accent mark.
- Cada país tiene su acento.Each country has its own accent.
Usage tip
The written accent is also called “tilde.” Say “llevar acento” for a word that needs an accent mark.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “accent” in Spanish?
“accent” in Spanish is “acento.” It is pronounced ah-SEHN-toh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “acento”?
Say ah-SEHN-toh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “acento” masculine or feminine?
Acento is masculine: “el acento.” The plural is “acentos.”
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