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Looking for an easy way to teach the Spanish alphabet for kids? In this guide to el abecedario, we’re sharing beautiful, child-friendly resources to help you teach your child Spanish letters and sounds with confidence.
What is the Spanish Alphabet?
The Spanish alphabet is called el alfabeto or el abecedario. The Spanish alphabet officially has 27 letters—that’s one more than English with the addition of the letter ñ. In total, there are 22 consonants and 5 vowels.
Are “ch,” “ll,” and “rr” letters in Spanish?
There are other sounds and letters like ‘ll’ (as in ‘llama’), ‘rr’ (as in ‘perro’), and ‘ch’ (as in ‘chancho’). However, according to La Real Academia Española, these are not official letters in Spanish, but letter combinations.
Although these sounds are not included in some resources, it’s good to be aware of them since they are used in early reading materials.
Spanish Alphabet Pronunciation Tips for Parents
Learning how to pronounce the Spanish alphabet is easier than you think! That’s because, as a phonetic language, Spanish pronunciation is straightforward in comparison to English.
For example, in Spanish:
- Letter sounds are generally consistent
- Vowels have one sound each
But first, you’ll need to learn the correct pronunciation. Listening to native Speaker audio is going to be key for learning Spanish alphabet sounds for kids.
Here is the Spanish alphabet from the Llamitas Spanish Preschool Binder. Notice that two versions of ‘V’, ‘W’, and ‘Y’ are given, since it can vary across the Spanish speaking countries. We use ‘ve’, ‘doble u’ and ‘ye’. Read along with the chart as you listen:
| Letter | Letter Name |
| A, a | a |
| B, b | be |
| C, c | ce |
| D, d | de |
| E, e | e |
| F, f | efe |
| G, g | ge |
| H, h | hache |
| I, i | i |
| J, j | jota |
| K, k | ka |
| L, l | ele |
| M, m | eme |
| N, n | ene |
| Ñ, ñ | eñe |
| O, o | o |
| P, p | pe |
| Q, q | cu |
| R, r | erre |
| S, s | ese |
| T, t | te |
| U, u | u |
| V, v | ve (or uve) |
| W, w | doble u, (or uve doble, or doble ve) |
| X, x | equis |
| Y, y | ye, (or i griega) |
| Z, z | zeta |
Now, let’s dive into some more Spanish alphabet resources!
ABC Spanish Flashcards for Kids
First, we wanted to share our Llamitas Spanish Preschool Morning Binder which includes a set of animal themed alphabet flashcards. These flashcards are a practical way to practice letter recognition and include beautiful illustrations!
With the Preschool Spanish Morning Binder, your kids will:
- Build Spanish phonics and letter recognition
- Practice pronunciation with native-speaker audio playlists
- Improve fine motor skills with tracing activities
The Llamitas Spanish Morning Binder provides the next step up for children in early years education. These fun, printable activities help to consolidate the foundations of the ABCS and counting in Spanish.
This is a great way to introduce kids ages 3–5 to the Spanish language!
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Spanish Alphabet Children’s Books
There are many options when it comes to Spanish alphabet books for kids. At Llamitas Spanish, we especially love titles that are authentic and culturally rich to support biliteracy.
Here are some of our favorite Spanish alphabet books for kids:
This is a beautiful and authentic ABC picture book by Lulu Delacre. With lyrical text in both Spanish and English, we travel to the magical world of a cloud forest in the Andes of Ecuador.
The beautiful illustrations and richness of fauna and flora makes this our top choice for learning about the natural world found in Latin America.
This vibrant title by Bilingo Books teaches the Spanish alphabet through words that relate to Spain and its rich and beautiful culture. We recommend ordering the hardback copy since it’s so sturdy and large! It makes an eye catching feature in any bookshelf.
ABeCedarios: Mexican Folk Art ABCs
This is a stunning Mexican version of the ABCs with wooden sculptures that really engage the reader.
We love that this book was not only bilingual, but it also has the same animal for each letter in both languages! For example, ‘the elephant – el elefante’.
A unique but powerful way to teach the ABCs in Spanish! This alphabet book focuses on words that help children express their emotions. It is beautifully done, with a highly accurate Spanish translation by our friend Natalia Sepúlveda, founder of Bilingual Lifestyle.
More Spanish Alphabet Resources
Looking for even more resources to help your kids learn the Spanish alphabet? These hands-on learning tools are an effective and fun way to practice at home:
Sandpaper Letters
These Sandpaper Letters are a great way to practice the alphabet in Spanish—but keep in mind they do not have the letter ñ. Inspired by the Montessori method of education, tactile learning tools like these enhance memorization and support language development in children.
Wooden Moveable Alphabet
This Wooden Moveable Alphabet is another great investment for kids. High quality and sturdy, they are perfect for practicing letter sounds and spelling words. We also appreciate that they differentiate with the vowels in blue and the consonants in red.
Make Early Spanish Learning Fun
Now that you’ve introduced your children to el abecedario, the most important thing is consistency and fun. Kids learn best with a hands-on, play-based approach.
At Llamitas Spanish, we give you all of the tools to successfully teach your kids Spanish at home. Beginning with our Preschool Morning Binder and continuing with our curriculum levels for the elementary years, our open-and-go Spanish lessons will grow with your child.
It’s never too early to begin your child’s bilingual education journey!
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Founder of the Llamitas Spanish® Curriculum and former Spanish teacher. Corrie holds two Master Degrees in Spanish and Education. She lives in San Diego, California with her husband and two bilingual children.