Spanish · Greetings & Essentials
"And" in Spanish: y
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And in Spanish is y. Link pairs with café y leche or tú y yo. Before i or hi sounds, y becomes e.
Café order
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How to pronounce y
Say it
ee
/ˈi/
ee. Short like see, not like eye.
"And" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| y | and Default linker. | Default linker. |
| e | and (before i/hi) Padre e hijo; agua e hielo. | Padre e hijo; agua e hielo. |
| tú y yo | you and I People pairs. | People pairs. |
| esto y aquello | this and that Vague lists. | Vague lists. |
How to use y in real life
- 1Café order
Quiero café y leche sin azúcar.
I want coffee and milk with no sugar.
Food pair with y.
- 2Travel plan
Vamos en bus y metro hasta allá.
We'll go by bus and metro over there.
Transport chain.
- 3Family names
Llegan María y Pedro juntos.
María and Pedro arrive together.
Names linked with y.
Mistakes English speakers make with y
Incorrect: Café e leche.
Correct: Café y leche.
Use y before leche. Save e for i or hi sounds.
Incorrect: Padre y hijo.
Correct: Padre e hijo.
Before hijo, switch y to e.
Good to know
Y shows up in almost every sentence. The e-before-i rule feels odd at first. Then it turns automatic with names like Ignacio.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Building a snack order
ChatPal
¿Quieres pan y queso?
Do you want bread and cheese?
You
Sí, pan y queso, por favor.
Yes, bread and cheese, please.
ChatPal
¿Jugo o agua?
Juice or water?
You
Agua, gracias.
Water, thanks.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "And" in Spanish
How do you say and?
Y.
When is it e, not y?
Before i or hi sounds: padre e hijo.
Does y have gender?
No. Conjunctions like y are not masculine or feminine.
You and I?
Tú y yo.
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