la letra

the lyrics

Example Sentence

No entiendo la letra, pero la melodía ayuda.

I don't understand the lyrics, but the melody helps.

Meaning

La letra means the lyrics of a song, or a letter of the alphabet depending on context. In music, it is the words you sing.

Common Phrases

aprender la letra — to learn the lyrics
no entender la letra — to not understand the lyrics

Example

Me encanta la letra de esta cancion.

I love the lyrics of this song.

Common Mistake

Mixing it up with la carta: use la letra for song lyrics, not la carta, which is a letter you mail or a menu.