Common Spanish texting abbreviations to learn fast
The Essential Guide to Texting in Spanish: Excelling in Informal Communication and Abbreviations: Common Spanish texting abbreviations to learn fast
Here are common Spanish texting abbreviations to learn fast:
- tqm / tkm = Te quiero mucho (I love you a lot)
- xfa = por fa (please)
- pq, pk, xq, xk = porque? / ¿por qué? (why / because)
- gpi = gracias por invitar (thanks for inviting)
- ntp = no te preocupes (don’t worry)
- ntc = no te creas (you’re joking/kidding)
- cdt = cuídate (take care)
- dnd = ¿dónde? (where)
- msj = mensaje (message)
- bn = bien (good/okay)
- tb / tmb = también (also)
- mñn = mañana (tomorrow)
- q? = qué? (what)
- dtb = Dios te bendiga (God bless you)
- vdd = verdad (right?/true)
- ntp = no te preocupes (don’t worry)
Other texting shortcuts include:
- skipping spaces and joining words, e.g. “keseso” = ¿qué es eso? (what is that?), “sisoy” = si soy (I relate to), “asies” = así es (that’s right)
- using numbers and symbols, e.g. ”+” for más (more), ”=” for igual (equal)
These abbreviations are widely used in casual Spanish texting and social media and will help text faster and look more like a native speaker.