This is the 3017th most frequent Spanish word.
e
The Spanish word "e" is a conjunction meaning "and," used before words starting with "i" or "hi" to avoid repetition of the "i" sound.
In this sentence, 'e' is used as a form of the conjunction 'y' ('and') before words starting with an 'i' or 'hi' sound to avoid a repetitive or awkward sound.
Prefiero estudiar matemáticas e historia.
I prefer to study mathematics and history.
Here, 'e' replaces 'y' to smoothly connect terms starting with an 'i' sound, improving phonetic flow in the sentence.
Salieron con alegría e ilusión a la aventura.
They set off with joy and enthusiasm on the adventure.
The usage of 'e' here follows the same rule, avoiding consecutive 'i' sounds for better auditory clarity and maintaining the rhythm of the sentence.