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By Gerald Erichsen, About.com Guide to Spanish Language since 1998

Accent on Accents

Tuesday September 16, 2008
If you're new to Spanish, you've probably wondered about the accent marks you see on on many vowels. Today's featured lesson is for you, focusing on the one of the basics of written Spanish, the accent mark. But if you're past the beginner stage, there's something for you here too. Did you know, for example, that an accent is sometimes put on the o when it means "or"?

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