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Every way, at a glance
| Device | á | Á |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Alt) | Alt 0225 · Alt 160 | Alt 0193 |
| Windows (US-International) | ', then a | ', then ⇧ A |
| Mac | ⌥ E, then a | ⌥ E, then ⇧ A |
| Chromebook / Linux | Ctrl ⇧ U e1 ⏎ | Ctrl ⇧ U c1 ⏎ |
| iPhone / Android | Hold a | Hold ⇧ A |
| Word (Windows) | Ctrl ', then a | Ctrl ', then ⇧ A |
| Google Docs | Insert › Special characters | Insert › Special characters |
| HTML | á | Á |
| Unicode | U+00E1 | U+00C1 |
Alt codes need the number pad with Num Lock on. On a laptop without one, use the US-International keyboard. Step by step for each system: Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone and Android.
Common words with á
está (is), más (more), mamá, papá, sofá, allá (over there), jamás (never), árbol (tree), página (page), sábado (Saturday), fácil (easy), rápido (fast), lápiz (pencil), plátano (banana), África.
When it changes the meaning
| With á | Without |
|---|---|
| papá (dad) | papa (potato; the Pope) |
| está (is) | esta (this) |
| más (more) | mas (but, formal) |
| sábana (bedsheet) | sabana (savanna) |
| cantará (will sing) | cantara (would sing) |
The classic mix-up is esta / está. If you can swap it for “is”, it's the verb and takes the accent: “La casa está lejos” (The house is far). If it means “this”, no accent: “Esta casa es mía” (This house is mine).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for á?
Alt + 0225 for á and Alt + 0193 for Á, on the number pad. The old code Alt + 160 also gives á.
Do capital letters keep the accent?
Yes. In Spanish capitals are accented like lowercase letters: Ángel, ÁFRICA.