[Total: 44 Average: 4.1/5] So, you’ve completed Level 2 of Pimsleur’s Latin American Spanish, loaded up your Netflix queue with Spanish language movies and have just started to acquire Spanish speaking friends. But now when you receive a comment on your photo saying “k linda t ves! tkm, cdt”, you quickly realize you’re in over your head! Do you need help with Spanish texting abbreviations?
Are you worried about sounding uncool or robotic via text message? We’ve got you covered. Let’s learn how to text in Spanish. How to Text in SpanishBefore we get started, let’s just clarify that SMS is essentially a thing of the past in Latin America. Monthly or yearly cell phone contracts are almost non-existent. Many people pay-as-you-go and use apps like Whatsapp and Facebook messenger to send free messages. When asked, “How do I say ‘texting’ in Spanish?”, I usually tell people that while some Latinos say textear, even though it’s not an official word yet, it’s more common to say Mándame un Whatsapp/mensaje. (“Send me a Whatsapp/message.“) A message is more universally accepted because it can be sent via an online service. Just because old school SMS is gone does not mean the abbreviations have died. They’ve just moved to different platforms. Here is a list of all the abbreviations you will need to successfully text in Spanish. Texting Hacks: Spanish Texting Abbreviations and AcronymsListed below are many of the most common Spanish texting abbreviations you’ll see: Top 10 Spanish Texting Slang: Acronyms
Top Spanish Texting Slang: Abbreviations
Texting Hacks: How Do I Say “lol” in Spanish?Many Latinos simply use the English term lol because of its sheer popularity. If you want to laugh in Spanish, you could write jaja (the j is pronounced like an h in English). The more ja’s, the funnier the commentary. Be careful not to miss the first j and type aja, as in “aha…” or “I agree/see your point.” Text in Spanish Like a Native!Now you’re ready to go out into the digital Spanish-speaking / writing world with confidence! Remember:
If you didn’t remember everything, npn (no pasa nada)! Continue to use the guide above as a reference, but don’t forget to keep practicing your Spanish! Learn Spanish on the Go, As You GoPimsleur has got you covered! Sign up for a free 7-day trial. In the trial, you can access all of the lessons in the language you’ve chosen. After that, it’ll either cost $14.95 per month for the basic plan or $19.95 per month for the premium plan. |