How to pronounce “en la esquina”
Hear how “en la esquina (on the corner)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
en la esquinaehn lah ehs-KEE-nah
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | on the corner |
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| Syllables | en la es · qui · na (5) |
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| IPA | /en la es.ˈki.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u in "esquina" is silent: "ehs-KEE-nah", not "es-KWEE-nah".
- qu sounds like k; the u is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La tienda está en la esquina.The store is on the corner.
Te espero en la esquina.I'll wait for you at the corner.
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