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Every way, at a glance
| Device | ú | Ú |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Alt) | Alt 0250 · Alt 163 | Alt 0218 |
| Windows (US-International) | ', then u | ', then ⇧ U |
| Mac | ⌥ E, then u | ⌥ E, then ⇧ U |
| Chromebook / Linux | Ctrl ⇧ U fa ⏎ | Ctrl ⇧ U da ⏎ |
| iPhone / Android | Hold u | Hold ⇧ U |
| Word (Windows) | Ctrl ', then u | Ctrl ', then ⇧ U |
| Google Docs | Insert › Special characters | Insert › Special characters |
| HTML | ú | Ú |
| Unicode | U+00FA | U+00DA |
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 ú
tú (you), último (last), número (number), música (music), público (public), útil (useful), baúl (trunk), Perú, menú, ningún (no, none), algún (some), según (according to), Raúl.
When it changes the meaning
| With ú | Without |
|---|---|
| tú (you): tú sabes | tu (your): tu casa |
| público (audience) · publicó (published) | publico (I publish) |
| continúo (I continue) · continuó (continued) | continuo (continuous) |
| número (number) | numero (I number) |
Don't mix up ú and ü. The accent (ú) marks the stressed syllable; the umlaut (ü) means the u is pronounced in güe and güi. They have different shortcuts: on a Mac, ⌥ E then u gives ú, and ⌥ U then u gives ü. See how to type ü.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for ú?
Alt + 0250 for ú and Alt + 0218 for Ú. The old code Alt + 163 also gives ú.
Does “tu” have an accent?
Only when it means “you” (tú sabes). As “your” it doesn't (tu casa).