How yo use the slash in Spanish
Guide to the slash (/) in Spanish
The slash (barra inclinada or barra) is used as a separator.
Read on to learn about Spanish slash rules with Lingolia.
Use a slash…
- between two alternatives
- Example:
- Podemos cenar mexicano/sushi y ver una peli.We can have mexican/sushi for dinner and the watch a movie.
- to separate the day, the month and the year
- Example:
- 26/02/2026
- to separate the numerator and denominator in fractions, or as a divide symbol in mathematics
- Example:
- Pon 3/4 litros de leche en la cacerola.Put 3/4 of milk in the saucepan.
- 10/2 = 5
- in URLs
- Example:
- www.lingolia.com/es
- in units of measurement
- Examples:
- km/h → kilómetros por horakilometres per hour
- €/m² → euros por metro cuadradoeuros per square metre
- to abbreviate the word calle in an address
- Example:
- C/ Florencia, 4646 Florencia St.
