How to Say and Write Numbers in Spanish – A Detailed Guide

Numbers in Spanish is a common topic for beginners to this language. Understanding how to say numbers will help you communicate with ease in everyday situations.

Scroll down this article by Thao & Co. to learn how to say numbers in Spanish, all the way to 100.

Numbers in Spanish from 1 to 100 and pronunciation

Here is a table of numbers in Spanish from 1 to 20 and multiples of ten up to 100. To write other numbers that do not end with a zero (“0”), you’ll need to follow specific rules.

To say numbers above 20, follow this rule:

[multiple of ten] + y + [ones unit]

For example: 47 = cuarenta y siete, 76 = setenta y seis

Note these exceptions:

1. ▶ One (uno)
   1. • When used for counting: uno (one)
   2. • When followed by a masculine noun: shortened to “un” → un libro (one book)
   3. • When followed by a feminine noun: changed to una → una casa (one house)
2. ▶ 11 to 15: Each number has its own word, so you’ll have to learn all of them by heart.
3. ▶ 16 to 19: These numbers are written as single words, starting with “dieci-” (ten).
4. ▶ 21 to 29: Also written as single words, starting with “veinti-“. For example: 21 is veintiuno.
5. ▶ 31 to 99: Use the [multiple of ten] + y + [ones unit] rule
6. ▶ For 100 and above: Use “cien” for counting the number 100 or when it goes with a noun, but “ciento” (hundred) when used as part of a larger number.

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Quick tips to count numbers above 100 in Spanish

For numbers above 100, there are two rules to learn by heart:

For numbers from 101 to 199: ciento + [combined value of tens and ones units].

For example:

1. 136 = ciento treinta y seis

From 200 to 999: [Multiple of hundred] + [combined value of tens and ones units]

Here are the multiples of hundred in Spanish:

1. • 100 = cien / ciento
2. • 200 = doscientos
3. • 300 = trescientos
4. • 400 = cuatrocientos
5. • 500 = quinientos (irregular)
6. • 600 = seiscientos
7. • 700 = setecientos (slightly irregular)
8. • 800 = ochocientos
9. • 900 = novecientos (slightly irregular)

For example:

1. 245 = doscientos cuarenta y cinco
2. 500 = quinientos

For numbers from 1000 and above: [Thousands unit] + mil + [combined value of hundreds, tens, and ones unit]

1. • 1000 = mil
2. • 2000 = dos mil
3. • 10.000 = diez mil
4. • 100.000 = cien mil
5. • 1.000.000 = un millón

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Practical tips to learn numbers in Spanish

To quickly memorize how to write numbers in Spanish, try these tips:

1. ➤ Learn numbers in groups: Master a group of numbers before moving on to the next. Start with 1 – 15 (irregular), and 16 – 19 (dieci + ones unit), then 20 – 29 (veinti + ones unit), etc.
2. ➤ Practice consistently: Count everything you see in Spanish, from the steps of a staircase to everyday objects.
3. ➤ Sing along: Listen to number songs and rhymes in Spanish daily – catchy melodies can make learning much more fun!
4. ➤ Use apps and games: Spend at least 15 minutes everyday to practice Spanish skills. A variety of apps can help with this, including Spanish dictionaries, language learning games and apps, and flashcards.

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Takeaways

Numbers in Spanish are quite straightforward since there aren’t too many rules to remember. The real challenge, however, lies in the variety of tenses and complex verb conjugations.

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