Conjunction · A1 · Spanish glossary
O: or
o
Pronunciation: oh (stress the capital letters)
O means “or” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: or
- How to say it: oh
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “o” means and how to use it
O means “or.” Before a word that starts with o or ho, it changes to “u.”
Examples with audio
- ¿Quieres té o café?Do you want tea or coffee?
- Siete u ocho personas vienen.Seven or eight people are coming.
- Voy hoy o mañana.I am going today or tomorrow.
Usage tip
Before a word that starts with o or ho, o becomes u: uno u otro, siete u ocho.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “or” in Spanish?
“or” in Spanish is “o.” It is pronounced oh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “o”?
Say oh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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