alphabet

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BrE /ˈælfəbɛt/ AmE /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/

noun en → es

1 LETTERS A2

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

  • Children should learn to read and write using the alphabet.

    Los niños deben aprender a leer y escribir usando el alfabeto.

2 ORDER B1

the order of letters in an alphabet, from A to Z or similar

orden alfabético

  • in alphabetical order

Collocations alphabetical order · arrange things alphabetically

  • The books are arranged in alphabetical order.

    Los libros están ordenados en orden alfabético.