Inverted Question Mark (¿) Meaning & Symbolism

The Inverted Question Mark (¿): opens a question in Spanish so the reader hears the questioning tone from the very first word.

Origin & History

The Inverted Question Mark (¿) (¿) comes from The history of written and printed marks, from scribal shorthand to keyboard characters. Spanish is rare in marking both ends: ¿Cómo estás? — a courtesy to the reader.

Spiritual Meaning

Spanish is rare in marking both ends: ¿Cómo estás? — a courtesy to the reader.

Modern Usage

These marks are searched millions of times a year — usually mid-argument with a keyboard, trying to type one.