This is the 3049th most frequent Spanish word.
i
In Spanish, "i" is not a standalone word but the name of the letter "I" in the alphabet.
In this sentence, 'y' serves as a conjunction linking two actions performed by the subject.
Caminé por la orilla y vi el mar.
I walked by the shore and saw the sea.
Here, 'y' connects two nouns, indicating both are subjects of interest.
A ella le gusta la música y el baile.
She likes music and dancing.
In this usage, 'y' introduces a related question, establishing a conversational link to the previous statements.