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acronym in Spanish

acronym in Spanish is acrónimo, sigla — acronym means a word formed from the first letters of a longer phrase, especially one pronounced as a single word rather than spelled out.

acronym in Spanish

acrónimo
noun
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.
sigla
noun
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.

What does "acronym" mean?

  1. noun A word formed from the first letters of a longer phrase, especially one pronounced as a single word rather than spelled out.
    ""NASA" is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration."

acronym in a sentence

  • "NASA" is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
  • The report was full of acronyms that new employees struggled to decode.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "acronym" in Spanish?

"acronym" in Spanish is acrónimo, sigla. acronym means: A word formed from the first letters of a longer phrase, especially one pronounced as a single word rather than spelled out.

How do you use "acronym" in a sentence?

Example: ""NASA" is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration." In Spanish, "acronym" is acrónimo, sigla.

Are there other ways to say "acronym" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "acronym": acrónimo, sigla.

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