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"Alfabeto" is a noun which is often translated as "alphabet", and "abecedario" is a noun which is also often translated as "alphabet". Learn more about the difference between "alfabeto" and "abecedario" below.
el alfabeto(
ahl
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fah
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beh
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el abecedario(
ah
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beh
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seh
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dah
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ryoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (education)
a. spelling book
El primer día de clase, los niños deben traer su abecedario y lápices de colores.On the first day of school, children need to bring their spelling books and colored pencils.