Small numbers appear in times, prices and everyday counts. Learn the words, then notice them in context.
The idea
Count from zero to ten: cero, uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez. Before a masculine singular noun, uno becomes un: un libro. Before a feminine singular noun use una: una mesa.
Examples
- Tengo dos hermanas.I have two sisters.
- Son las tres.It is three o’clock.
- Necesito cuatro entradas.I need four tickets.
- Hay cinco mesas libres.There are five free tables.
- El tren sale a las ocho.The train leaves at eight.
- Una mesa para diez personas.A table for ten people.
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Watch out
Do not confuse uno used alone with un before a masculine noun. In Son las tres, the number tells the hour rather than counting objects.
Try it yourself
2: ___ (dos / diez)
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dos
Dos is the number two.
5: ___ (cinco / cuatro)
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cinco
Cinco is the number five.
10: ___ (diez / tres)
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diez
Diez is the number ten.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
2: ___ (dos / diez)
5: ___ (cinco / cuatro)
10: ___ (diez / tres)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Count from zero to ten aloud, then say how many people need a table and what time a train leaves.