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"Or" in Spanish: o
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Or in Spanish is o. Offer choices with café o té. Before a word starting with o or ho, switch to u: siete u ocho.
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How to pronounce o
Say it
oh
/ˈo/
oh. Pure o, not a diphthong.
"Or" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o | or Default choice word. | Default choice word. |
| u | or (before o/ho) Siete u ocho; mujer u hombre. | Siete u ocho; mujer u hombre. |
| sí o no | yes or no Binary ask. | Binary ask. |
| ahora o después | now or later Timing. | Timing. |
How to use o in real life
- 1Drink offer
¿Quieres café o té?
Do you want coffee or tea?
Classic choice with o.
- 2Transport
¿Vamos en uber o en metro?
Shall we take an Uber or the metro?
Plan.
- 3Schedule
¿Prefieres mañana o tarde?
Do you prefer morning or afternoon?
Booking.
Mistakes English speakers make with o
Incorrect: Café ou té?
Correct: Café o té?
Spanish uses o, not Portuguese ou.
Incorrect: Siete o ocho.
Correct: Siete u ocho.
Before ocho, write u instead of o.
Good to know
Good to knowMenus and apps love pairs with o: dulce o salado, efectivo o tarjeta. The u spelling before o/ho is a small writing rule, not a different word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a snack
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¿Palomitas dulces o saladas?
Sweet or salty popcorn?
You
Saladas. ¿Y jugo o agua?
Salty. And juice or water?
ChatPal
Agua. ¿Aquí o allá?
Water. Here or over there?
You
Aquí, cerca de la pantalla.
Here, near the screen.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Or" in Spanish
How do you say or?
O.
Coffee or tea?
¿Café o té?
When do I write u?
Before o or ho: siete u ocho.
Is o gendered?
No. O is a conjunction without gender.
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