alphabet
BrE /ˈælfəbɛt/ AmE /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/
noun en → es
the set of letters used in a language, such as ABC or A to Z
alfabeto
- the alphabet
Collocations learn the alphabet · teach children the alphabet
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Children should learn to read and write using the alphabet.
Los niños deben aprender a leer y escribir usando el alfabeto.
the order of letters in an alphabet, from A to Z or similar
orden alfabético
- in alphabetical order
Collocations alphabetical order · arrange things alphabetically
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The books are arranged in alphabetical order.
Los libros están ordenados en orden alfabético.