Spanish Numbers in Spanish 1-100
Spanish numbers & Pronunciation Phonetics
CERO= Saido CUATRO= Qua ta doe OCHO
UNO CINCO= Seen co NUEVE= Newebay
DOS SEIS= Sace DIEZ= Dee yes
TRES= Today‘s SIETE= See yete
Spanish in Atlanta uses English phonetics as a clever pronunciation “back door” to achieving native like Spanish pronunciation! We are recycling English sounds that are similar or the same in Spanish! The phonetics above work for those that speak English!
You can use our free Spanish numbers practice video
Numbers 11-19
The teen numbers are one of the more difficult number ranges to learn because the pattern breaks midway.
- 11= once
- 12=doce
- 13=trece
- 14=catorce
- 15=quince
All the numbers above end in CE. If you are musical, you will appreciate the music this creates! Just listen to the Spanish numbers audio file below
You can see the root numbers in this series. Dos=doce tres=trece even cuatro is similar to catorce. After quince, there is a new pattern:
- 16=diecisèis
- 17=diecisiete
- 18=dieciocho
- 19=diecinueve
This pattern uses Diez and then the root number so it´s almost like adding 10 y 6= diez y seis but you spell it diecisèis. This is another example of why numbers 0-10 are the most important to master. They will be used to create the bigger numbers later so if you know them well it will be much easier to learn the bigger numbers.
Numbers 20-29
- 20=veinte
- 21=veintiuno
- 22=veintidòs
- 23=veintitrès
- 24=veinticuatro
- 25=veinticinco
- 26=veintisèis
- 27=veintisiete
- 28=veintiocho
- 29=veintinueve
This number range is more stable than the teen numbers. Every single one starts with VEINTI (except for Veinte) after that its back to the root numbers uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco…. So it´s like your adding again 20 y 1 — 20 y 2 but you spell it veintiuno, veintidòs…..What´s unique about this number range is the spelling of the numbers not the patter as you will see with 30-100.
Numbers 30-90
- 30=treinta
- 40=cuarenta
- 50=cincuenta
- 60=sesenta
- 70=setenta
- 80=ochenta
- 90=noventa
Numbers 30-99 are easier because the pattern will not break! So you will just add Y uno, y dos, y tres to all of them.
For Example:
- 31= treinta y uno
- 32=treinta y dos
- 33=treinta y tres
- 34=treinta y cuatro
- 35=treinta y cinco
- 36=treinta y seis
- 37=treinta y siete
- 38=treinta y ocho
- 39=treinta y nueve
Numbers 30-99 will be exactly as above. You just add Y + any number 1-9 and you’re done! 🙂 You will spell them out as seen above 3 separate words unlike 11-15 & 20-29 that were all one word.
How to practice Spanish numbers 1-10:
- -Use the video above multiple times to practice the auditory part.
- – Go over the pronunciation in this post.
- –Print our Spanish numbers chart 1-100
- -Practice reading numbers while driving out loud!
- -Use our affordable Spanish numbers worksheets for the written part!
- -Practice counting money in Spanish!
In order to master the numbers, you must do 4 things with them!
- Study the numbers
- Write the numbers ( do homework)
- Read the numbers out loud
- Do auditory comp. number exercises
Spanish in Atlanta has a free Spanish numbers exercise video you can use for auditory numbers practice. You can also take our Beginner Spanish course, if you need professional help & feedback! We offer interactive drills & engaging lessons with lots of practice! 🙂
Repeat the above and see fantastic retention results in 2-3 weeks. You decide how fast you learn the numbers. Practice out of order combinations; Practice saying your telephone number, address etc.. in Spanish! Knowing how to count numbers in order is the beginning but not the destination/ You will know, if you have mastered the numbers, when you can read telephone numbers out loud in Spanish without delay!
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Learning Spanish numbers can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded! At first, it seems straightforward—uno, dos, tres—but then you hit cuatro, and suddenly, you’re questioning your life choices. The pronunciation challenges are real! Who knew that “veinte” sounds like a sneeze? And don’t even get me started on “cincuenta.” That word has more twists and turns than a soap opera plot!
Memorizing Spanish numbers is another beast entirely. You think you’ve got it down, only to realize you’ve accidentally swapped “seis” and “siete” in your head. “I’m not trying to order six tacos; I just want seven!” If only I could just order by pointing, but alas, my desire to impress is stronger than my hunger.
And let’s not forget about the teens! Spanish numbers from 11 to 19 are a whole new language. You have “once,” “doce,” and so on, but then you throw in “diecisiete,” and it feels like someone decided to play a prank on us. I keep waiting for my brain to just give up and start using interpretive dance to convey numbers.
But hey, if I can get through this, anyone can! The journey may be filled with stumbles and a lot of “¿cómo se dice?” moments, but every little success feels like a victory. It’s all part of the fun of learning a new language like Spanish.
So, here’s to the glorious chaos of Spanish numbers! Thanks for all the laughs and support, Spanish in Atlanta—you make the struggle a lot more entertaining! LOL
I’ve been diving into Spanish lately, and I can’t help but notice how similar Spanish numbers are to Italian numbers! It’s like they’re distant cousins at a family reunion. For example, “uno” in Spanish is “uno” in Italian, and “cinco” in Spanish is “cinque” in Italian. It’s fun to see those familiar patterns pop up, and it definitely makes learning a bit easier!
I’ve found that counting in Spanish flows pretty smoothly, and knowing Italian helps me recognize some of the roots. The tens are similar too—“veinte” in Spanish and “venti” in Italian. It’s like they’re speaking the same language but with their own unique flair!
As I continue my journey, I’m looking for some good resources to practice. Are there any free Spanish numbers worksheets out there? I’d love to find something that helps me solidify what I’ve learned and maybe even compare it to Italian a bit more. If anyone has suggestions, I’m all ears.
I’ve been trying to memorize bigger Spanish numbers, but it’s proving to be a challenge! I get a bit lost with all the combinations, especially with numbers in the 100s and beyond. How long does it take to learn Spanish and not worry about how to say things? Thanks for this helpful blog post on Spanish numbers; it’s really guiding me through the process. I would love free worksheets on everything- Spanish numbers 100-1000, present tense and past tense.
Que bueno Richard! Focus on just one number range before you move on. Example work on your veintes and treintas; once those Spanish numbers become easier, move on to cuarenta, cincuenta etc… So just pace yourself! Use our Spanish numbers video practice exercise Spanish in Atlanta will create more free worksheets and content. Your comments and support make it possible for us to make the time to create them! Gracias!
Speaking Italian has really helped me learn Spanish numbers! The similarities between the two languages make it so much easier to remember them. For example, “uno” and “due” in both languages feel familiar. I love how interconnected they are. it’s like having a secret advantage in learning! Grazie Spanish in Atlanta!
prego Marie! 🙂 io parlo un po d’italiano! So smart that you noticed how similar Spanish is to the Italian language and that you “recycled” your Italian to learn the Spanish language- specifically the Spanish numbers! You are right! Spanish numbers:
uno
dos
tres
cuatro
cino
are similar to the Italian numbers:
uno
due
tre
quattro
cinque!
The Latin based languages share so many similarities! This will help you not only with learning Spanish numbers but also Spanish vocabulary, verbs & even language formulas!
I used to get so nervous speaking Spanish, I’d freeze and forget everything. But after two years of studying, I feel way more confident. Now, conversations flow much easier! Spanish numbers get rusty when you don’t use them so ditto on the free Spanish numbers worksheets please/ profavor 🙂
Gracias! Spanish in Atlanta appreciates your comment. We will work to create a new free Spanish numbers 1-100 practice worksheet soon. Let us know what other Spanish worksheets you’d like to see more of! Bravo for conquering your fears! 🙂
Speaking Spanish feels way harder than just memorizing Spanish numbers. Sure, learning numbers is straightforward, and I can count like a pro now. But when it comes to forming sentences and actually speaking, my brain feels like it’s in overdrive. It’s tough to remember all the verb conjugations and vocabulary while trying to string everything together.
I’ve seen that your other Spanish blog posts offer free worksheets, which is awesome! I’d love to find some free Spanish numbers worksheets to practice even more. Can you offer free practice worksheets for Spanish numbers? I could really use the extra help.
Yes! Speaking Spanish vs writing, reading etc… is a very different skill set. It’s a motor skill that requires a different approach compared to the rest. Practice reading Spanish numbers to yourself out loud. Read telephone numbers, addresses; use your environment and read out the Spanish numbers. Start with easy singles then do doubles. Thank you for letting Spanish in Atlanta know that you want more free worksheets for practicing Spanish numbers! We will update this post as soon as we can with new worksheets. We do have an online Spanish store where you can purchase affordable Spanish worksheet bundles. We will be offering more premium paid Spanish worksheets as well.
NOTE: If you have a hard time memorizing Spanish vocabulary, it’s probably cause you are translating the words into English. DO NOT do that! Find a visual that represents what the vocabulary word means instead of getting the English equivalent.
EX: instead of doing coche= car find a picture of a car and then associate the word “coche’ with it!