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tilde means tilde (accent mark) — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 14, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

tilde

noun • /[TEEL-deh]/

tilde (accent mark)

Example:

La tilde transformó la palabra en melodía.

The accent mark turned the word into melody.

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🧠 What does tilde mean?

In Spanish, the word "tilde" refers to the diacritical mark placed over the letter "n" to form "ñ", as well as the accent mark used over vowels (á, é, í, ó, ú). It's a small symbol with a big impact on pronunciation and meaning. Think of it as a little wave that changes how you say a word.

📚 Extra examples

  • La palabra "año" lleva una tilde.
    The word "año" (year) has a tilde.
  • El sonido de la "ñ" es único al español.
    The sound of "ñ" is unique to Spanish.
  • Sin la tilde, "papa" significa "potato," pero "papá" significa "dad."
    Without the tilde, "papa" means "potato," but "papá" means "dad."

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'tilde (accent mark)' in Spanish?
The word for 'tilde' is also 'tilde' in Spanish.
How do you pronounce 'tilde' in Spanish?
It's pronounced 'TEEL-day', with the emphasis on the first syllable.
How do you use 'tilde' in a sentence?
You could say, "La tilde en la 'ñ' cambia la pronunciación." (The tilde on the 'ñ' changes the pronunciation.)
What is the English translation of 'tilde'?
The English translation of 'tilde' is 'tilde'.
Does 'tilde' change for gender or number?
No, 'tilde' is a feminine noun (la tilde) and doesn't change its form for plurals (las tildes).
Is 'tilde' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, absolutely! You'll see and hear words with tildes constantly.
Does 'tilde' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'tilde' is pretty straightforward. It just refers to the accent mark.
Is 'tilde' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'tilde' are the same across all Spanish-speaking regions.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "tilde"

Synonyms: acento ortográfico, acento

💡 Did You Know?

The tilde over the 'n' was originally a shortcut for writing a double 'n', which represented a unique sound in Old Spanish. Over time, it evolved into the 'ñ' we know today.

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