Numbers are key to basic Spanish communication, from shopping to telling time. Learning the numbers 1-30 in Spanish is the first step to fluency. Here’s a list to get you started!
Spanish Numbers: 1 to 10
Let’s start with the basics. These are the Spanish words for the numbers one through ten:
- Uno (1)
- Dos (2)
- Tres (3)
- Cuatro (4)
- Cinco (5)
- Seis (6)
- Siete (7)
- Ocho (8)
- Nueve (9)
- Diez (10)
Got those down? Then let’s move on!
The numbers 11 through 20 in Spanish
Here’s the list of Spanish numbers from 11 to 20. Notice that the numbers 11 through 15 have their own names, but 16 through 19 are formed by combining “diez” (ten) with the numbers one through nine.
- Once (11)
- Doce (12)
- Trece (13)
- Catorce (14)
- Quince (15)
- Dieciséis (16)
- Diecisiete (17)
- Dieciocho (18)
- Diecinueve (19)
- Veinte (20)
Spanish Numbers 21-30
Ready to move on? Here’s a list of the Spanish words for the numbers 21 through 30:
- Veintiuno (21)
- Veintidós (22)
- Veintitrés (23)
- Veinticuatro (24)
- Veinticinco (25)
- Veintiséis (26)
- Veintisiete (27)
- Veintiocho (28)
- Veintinueve (29)
- Treinta (30)
See how “veinti-” is the prefix for the twenties? Once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty simple.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 1:30 in Spanish time?
There are a couple of ways to say 1:30 in Spanish. The most common is “Es la una y media,” which literally translates to “It’s one and a half.” You can also say “Es la una y treinta,” meaning “It’s one and thirty.” Both are perfectly acceptable, but “Es la una y media” is the more natural and frequently used option. For example, if you and your friend are meeting for lunch at 1:30pm, you might say “Nos vemos a la una y media.”
What are the numbers 1 to 20 in Spanish?
Here’s a quick list of the numbers 1 to 20 in Spanish, which will help you build a strong foundation for learning more:
- 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
To Conclude
That’s your quick guide to the numbers 1-30 in Spanish! You now have a handy list at your fingertips.
Be sure to practice these numbers regularly to get comfortable using them. Look for resources that can help you with pronunciation and show you how they’re used in everyday conversation.