Feminine Ordinal Indicator Symbol
ª (Feminine Ordinal Indicator) marks feminine ordinal numbers like “1ª” in Spanish and Portuguese-style text.
U+00AA
The symbol ª is the feminine ordinal indicator, encoded as U+00AA. It’s commonly seen in languages that mark ordinals with gendered suffixes. Use it when you need compact, typography-friendly ordinal labels.
Feminine Ordinal Indicator Symbol Meaning
The “ª” character (Unicode: FEMININE ORDINAL INDICATOR, U+00AA) is used to denote a feminine ordinal number. In written Spanish and Portuguese, ordinals are often shown as numerals followed by a gendered indicator, such as “1ª” for “first” in the feminine form. It’s a punctuation character rather than a general-purpose superscript, so it’s best used specifically where that ordinal notation is expected. In typography, it can also appear as a compact suffix in formal labels, listings, and structured UI text where the feminine ordinal form is required.
Common uses
- •Formatting Spanish/Portuguese feminine ordinals (e.g., “2ª vez”, “3ª planta”)
- •Creating compact labels in documents and forms (e.g., “Sección 1ª”)
- •UI and app text for floors/sections using ordinal gendered suffixes
- •Product or issue numbering where a feminine ordinal format is preferred
- •Accessibility-friendly typography when you need the specific “ª” glyph rather than plain superscripts
Examples
ª Feminine Ordinal Indicator
- ª1ª vez
- ª2ª planta
- ª3ª edición
- ªCapítulo 1ª
- ªAvenida 5ª
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00AA | |
| HTML Entity | ª | |
| HTML Code | ª | |
| CSS | \00AA |
FAQ
What does the Feminine Ordinal Indicator symbol mean?
The “ª” character (Unicode: FEMININE ORDINAL INDICATOR, U+00AA) is used to denote a feminine ordinal number. In written Spanish and Portuguese, ordinals are often shown as numerals followed by a gendered indicator, such as “1ª” for “first” in the feminine form. It’s a punctuation character rather than a general-purpose superscript, so it’s best used specifically where that ordinal notation is expected. In typography, it can also appear as a compact suffix in formal labels, listings, and structured UI text where the feminine ordinal form is required.
What is the Unicode value for ª?
The feminine ordinal indicator ª is U+00AA.
How do I write ª in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ª.
When should I use ª instead of a superscript or ª-like text?
Use ª when the text specifically requires the feminine ordinal indicator format (common in Spanish and Portuguese ordinals), not a generic superscript.
Does ª have a masculine counterpart?
Yes. The related masculine ordinal indicator is commonly used for masculine ordinal numbers in the same notation style.