Essential Guide to Numbers in Spanish: Pronunciation Tips and Tricks

Learning numbers in Spanish 🔢 is an essential step when starting with a new language. Numbers are part of everyday communication 🗣️, whether you’re at home 🏠, shopping 🛍️ or dining out 🍽️. In this guide, we’ll cover how to say numbers in Spanish from 1 to 💯 and provide tips for pronouncing larger numbers like 1.000.

Numbers from 0 to 10 in Spanish

Let’s start with the basics. These are the first ten numbers in Spanish, which you’ll use frequently in daily conversations:

0. Cero

1. Uno

2. Dos

3. Tres

4. Cuatro

5. Cinco

6. Seis

7. Siete

8. Ocho

9. Nueve

10. Diez

These numbers are fundamental in situations like counting objects or telling your age.

Numbers from 11 to 20 in Spanish

The numbers from 11 to 20 in Spanish are slightly different, but easy to remember:

11. Once

12. Doce

13. Trece

14. Catorce

15. Quince

16. Dieciséis

17. Diecisiete

18. Dieciocho

19. Diecinueve

20. Veinte

👀 Notice how numbers 16 to 19 start with “dieci-” (from “diez,” meaning ten), followed by the unit. For example, 16 is “dieciséis” (literally “ten and six”).

Numbers from 21 to 30 in Spanish

The numbers from 21 to 29 follow a similar structure. They start with “veinti-” plus the unit:

21. Veintiuno

22. Veintidós

23. Veintitrés

24. Veinticuatro

25. Veinticinco

26. Veintiséis

27. Veintisiete

28. Veintiocho

29. Veintinueve

30. Treinta

👀 Note that in Spanish, there’s no “and” between tens and units like in English. So, "twenty-one" becomes "veintiuno" in Spanish.

Numbers from 31 to 99 in Spanish

From 31 onwards, numbers are created by combining the tens and the units, including "y" (and). Here’s how it works:

31. Treinta y uno

32. Treinta y dos

33. Treinta y tres

34. Treinta y cuatro

35. Treinta y cinco

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  40. Cuarenta

50. Cincuenta

  60. Sesenta

  70. Setenta

  80. Ochenta

  90. Noventa

For example, 43 is “cuarenta y tres” (forty-three), with “y” (meaning "and") connecting tens and units.

How to Say 100 in Spanish

When you reach 100, use "cien". However, for numbers above 100, “ciento” is used:

100. Cien

101. Ciento uno

102. Ciento dos

199. Ciento noventa y nueve

Then, we go with the hundreds. Some of them are ❗ irregulars:

200. Doscientos

300. Trescientos

400. Cuatrocientos

*500. Quinientos

600. Seiscientos

*700. Setecientos

800. Ochocientos

*900. Novecientos

How to Say 1,000 in Spanish

Larger numbers like 1,000 are straight forward as well. “1.000” in Spanish is simply “mil” and there’s no comma used:

1000. Mil

2000. Dos mil
3000. Tres mil
10000. Diez mil
100000. Cien mil

In Spanish, commas aren’t used to separate thousands, so 1000 is written as “mil” without punctuation.

Pronunciation Tips for Spanish Numbers

Here are some pronunciation tips for numbers in Spanish:

👉 Vowels: Spanish vowels are clear and consistent. For example, “e” sounds like the “e” in “bed,” and “i” is like the “ee” in “see.”

👉 Consonants:Certain consonants differ slightly from English. For instance, the "c" before "e" or "i" is pronounced as an “s” or "th" (in northern Spain), like in “ciento”.

If you want to practice more about vowels and consonants,🔗 click here to read our related post.

In Conclusion

Mastering numbers in Spanish is essential in your language learning journey: prices 💸, time ⏰, dates 📆, ages 👵... While there are a few patterns and rules, with a bit of practice, you’ll become fluent in counting. Whether ordering food 🍣, handling money 💶 or simply conversing with friends 💬, knowing how to use numbers will boost your confidence in Spanish. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be counting in Spanish like a pro! 😎

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