Conjunction · A1 · Spanish glossary
Y: and
y
Pronunciation: ee (stress the capital letters)
Y means “and” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: and
- How to say it: ee
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “y” means and how to use it
Y means “and.” It connects words and sentences. Before words that start with the “i” sound, it changes to “e.”
Examples with audio
- Tengo un hermano y una hermana.I have a brother and a sister.
- Café y pan, por favor.Coffee and bread, please.
- Padre e hijo viven aquí.Father and son live here.
Usage tip
Before a word starting with i or hi, y becomes e: padres e hijos, español e inglés. Y is pronounced like the “ee” in “see.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “and” in Spanish?
“and” in Spanish is “y.” It is pronounced ee, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “y”?
Say ee. 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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