What is the Spanish word for "apostrophe"?

Learn how to say "apostrophe" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

apostrophe

Spanish

apóstrofe

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Examples of how to use "apostrophe" in Spanish

English
An apostrophe can show possession.
Spanish
Una apóstrofe puede indicar posesión.
English
Place the apostrophe in the correct position.
Spanish
Coloca la apóstrofe en la posición correcta.
English
Can you find the missing apostrophe?
Spanish
¿Puedes encontrar la apóstrofe que falta?
English
This apostrophe shows possession in nouns.
Spanish
Esta apóstrofe indica posesión en los sustantivos.
English
Avoid using an apostrophe with plural years.
Spanish
Evita usar una apóstrofe con años en plural.

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An apostrophe can show possession.

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