Spanish pronunciation: Fricativas - /ð/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for fricativas - /ð/.

Quick tip

Let the air pass through a narrow gap, creating friction.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• cada

• nada

• dedo

• lodo

• rodear

Minimal pairs

• cada / cata
• nada / nata
• dedo / dejo
• lodo / loto
• rodear / rolear

How to produce this sound

Place your tongue lightly against your upper teeth and let the air flow through, vibrating your vocal cords. It's like the 'th' in 'this'.

Common mix-ups

• cada / cata
• nada / nata
• dedo / dedo (con /d/ fuerte)
• lodo / loto
• rodear / rolear

Closest comparison

this, that, mother, brother, breathe