ce
“ce” means “c” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
c
Also: the letter c
📝 In Action
La palabra 'casa' se escribe con ce.
A1The word 'casa' is written with a 'c'.
Hay dos ces en la palabra 'lección'.
A2There are two 'c's in the word 'lección'.
Ponga una ce mayúscula al principio de la frase.
B1Put a capital 'C' at the beginning of the sentence.
hey!
Also: psst!
📝 In Action
¡Ce! ¿No me oyes?
C1Hey! Don't you hear me?
Me llamó con un suave 'ce' desde la esquina.
C2He called me with a soft 'psst' from the corner.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ce
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The C' in Spanish?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin name for the letter 'C'. In the Roman alphabet, the letter was called 'ce' to represent its sound.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ce' the same as 'sé'?
No. 'Ce' is the name of the letter C. 'Sé' (with an accent) means 'I know' or 'be' (command). They sound similar but have completely different meanings.
Why is 'ce' feminine?
In Spanish, the word for 'letter' (la letra) is feminine, so every individual letter of the alphabet inherits that feminine gender.
Does 'ce' ever sound like a 'K'?
The *letter* C sounds like a 'K' when followed by A, O, or U. However, the *name* of the letter is always pronounced 'ce' (seh/theh).