Número can refer to a number used for counting or an identifier such as a phone number.
The idea
The noun is masculine: el número; the plural números keeps its written accent.
Examples
- ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono?What is your phone number?
- El número está en la puerta.The number is on the door.
- Escribe el número aquí.Write the number here.
- Mi número favorito es el siete.My favourite number is seven.
- Los números están en la página.The numbers are on the page.
- Necesito el número de la estación.I need the station’s number.
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Watch out
Keep the accent in número and números, including when writing contact details.
Try it yourself
Choose the masculine article: ___ número está en la puerta. (El / La)
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El
El is the masculine singular article.
Choose the correctly written plural: Hay tres ___. (números / numeros)
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números
Números is the plural, keeping its accent.
Choose the preposition in a phone number: ¿Cuál es tu número ___ teléfono? (de / con)
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de
De links número to teléfono in the common phrase.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the masculine article: ___ número está en la puerta. (El / La)
Choose the correctly written plural: Hay tres ___. (números / numeros)
Choose the preposition in a phone number: ¿Cuál es tu número ___ teléfono? (de / con)
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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