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Every way, at a glance
| Device | ü | Ü |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Alt) | Alt 0252 · Alt 129 | Alt 0220 |
| Windows (US-International) | ", then u | ", then ⇧ U |
| Mac | ⌥ U, then u | ⌥ U, then ⇧ U |
| Chromebook / Linux | Ctrl ⇧ U fc ⏎ | Ctrl ⇧ U dc ⏎ |
| iPhone / Android | Hold u | Hold ⇧ U |
| Word (Windows) | Ctrl ⇧ :, then u | Ctrl ⇧ :, then ⇧ U |
| Google Docs | Insert › Special characters | Insert › Special characters |
| HTML | ü | Ü |
| Unicode | U+00FC | U+00DC |
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 ü
pingüino (penguin), vergüenza (shame), bilingüe (bilingual), cigüeña (stork), desagüe (drain), lingüística (linguistics), antigüedad (antiquity), nicaragüense (Nicaraguan), averigüé (I found out), güero (Mexico: blond).
When it changes the meaning
| With ü: u is pronounced | Without: u is silent |
|---|---|
| pingüino (peen-GWEE-no) | guitarra (gee-TAH-rra) |
| vergüenza (ver-GWEN-sa) | guerra (GEH-rra) |
| averigüé (I found out) | pagué (I paid) |
| paragüero (umbrella stand) | guerrero (warrior) |
ü often shows up when forming related words or conjugating verbs ending in -guar: agua → desagüe, paraguas → paragüero, averiguar → averigüé, antiguo → antigüedad. Before a and o it isn't needed: agua, antiguo.
Capitals keep it: PINGÜINO, VERGÜENZA. Same shortcut, with ⇧.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for ü?
Alt + 0252 for ü and Alt + 0220 for Ü. The old ones are Alt + 129 and Alt + 154.
What are the two dots called in Spanish?
Diéresis or crema. In English, diaeresis or umlaut.