Spanish Accented Letters and Symbols

Spanish uses acute accents on vowels, the letter ñ, occasional ü, and inverted opening punctuation. Copy the complete set and learn when each character belongs in correctly written Spanish.

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When These Characters Are Used

Spanish accents mark stress or distinguish words that would otherwise look alike. Ñ is a separate letter, not merely an N with decoration. Ü shows that the U is pronounced in combinations such as güe and güi.

Accents are part of correct spelling, not decorative extras. Omitting one can change pronunciation, meaning, or grammatical form. Preserve the intended character when copying names, addresses, quotations, and foreign-language text.