With 548 million speakers worldwide and official language status in 21 countries, Spanish is a language that opens doors. And learning the Spanish numbers 1 through 30 is a great place to start!
Knowing your numbers is essential for basic communication — whether you’re shopping, telling time, or giving your age. This article will give you a solid foundation by covering the Spanish numbers from one to thirty. We’ll also look at patterns and pronunciation tips to make learning easier.
Spanish Numbers 1-10: The Foundation
Here are the numbers 1-10 in Spanish, with their English translations:
- uno (one)
- dos (two)
- tres (three)
- cuatro (four)
- cinco (five)
- seis (six)
- siete (seven)
- ocho (eight)
- nueve (nine)
- diez (ten)
Memorizing these is super important! Knowing these numbers is the key to understanding numbers all the way up to 100 and beyond. Spanish is also a phonetic language, so the way you say a word is usually very similar to how it’s spelled. Practice saying each number out loud to get comfortable.
Navigating the teens: Spanish numbers 11-15
The numbers 11-15 are a little tricky because they don’t follow an obvious pattern. You’ll have to commit these to memory:
- Once (11)
- Doce (12)
- Trece (13)
- Catorce (14)
- Quince (15)
Unlike the English equivalents, these numbers don’t relate to the word for “ten.”
The numbers 16-19 are compound words based on diez (ten) plus a single digit:
- Dieciséis (16)
- Diecisiete (17)
- Dieciocho (18)
- Diecinueve (19)
So, dieciséis is diez (ten) + y (and) + seis (six).
Spanish numbers 20-29: Spot the pattern
The Spanish word for twenty is “veinte.” You’ll use “veinte” as a base for the numbers 21-29. Note that the numbers 21-29 are written as single words.
- veintiuno (twenty-one)
- veintidós (twenty-two)
- veintitrés (twenty-three)
- veinticuatro (twenty-four)
- veinticinco (twenty-five)
- veintiséis (twenty-six)
- veintisiete (twenty-seven)
- veintiocho (twenty-eight)
- veintinueve (twenty-nine)
Can you see the pattern? These numbers combine “veinti-” with the single digits from uno to nueve. Pay attention to the accent mark on “veintidós.” Practice saying these out loud. Focus on the stress and rhythm.
Spanish Number 30: “Treinta”
Let’s learn how to say “thirty” in Spanish: “treinta.” Multiples of ten are important building blocks for understanding larger numbers, so “treinta” is a must-know!
- treinta (thirty)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the numbers 1 to 20 in Spanish?
Alright, let’s get those essential numbers down! Here’s the breakdown of the Spanish numbers from 1 to 20, which are really the foundation for learning the rest:
- 1 – uno
- 2 – dos
- 3 – tres
- 4 – cuatro
- 5 – cinco
- 6 – seis
- 7 – siete
- 8 – ocho
- 9 – nueve
- 10 – diez
- 11 – once
- 12 – doce
- 13 – trece
- 14 – catorce
- 15 – quince
- 16 – dieciséis
- 17 – diecisiete
- 18 – dieciocho
- 19 – diecinueve
- 20 – veinte
Practice saying them aloud! Pay close attention to the pronunciation, especially the “r” in “tres” and “cuatro,” and the “c” in “cinco.” Mastering these numbers will really help as you expand your Spanish vocabulary.
Key Takeaways
This article covered the Spanish numbers from uno to treinta, giving you a solid foundation for counting in Spanish.
To really nail these numbers, practice consistently. Repetition is key to memorization and fluency.
Language learning apps like Tandem offer interactive exercises and the chance to chat with native speakers. They’re a fun way to practice!
Now that you know your numbers from one to thirty, keep going! Building on this base will help you learn bigger numbers and boost your overall Spanish skills.