Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alfabeto
noun
/ˌæl.fəˈbeɪ.toʊ/
Definition
A set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used for writing a language.
Examples
- The English alphabet has 26 letters.
- Learning the alphabet is the first step in reading.
- In Portuguese, the alphabet is similar to the English one but includes additional letters like ‘ç’ and the ‘diagraphs’.
Meaning
The series of letters that represent the basic sounds of a spoken language, arranged in a specific sequence to form words.
Synonyms
- letters
- characters
- script