Do you want to learn counting in Spanish? Here, we will teach you how to count from 1 to 100 in this popular language. We will provide you with the Spanish words for each number, as well as pronunciation tips. Once you have learned these counting skills, you will be able to count anything and everything in Spanish! Let’s get started learning counting in Spanish.
Counting in Spanish can be useful in many situations. For example, if you are counting money, counting objects, or keeping track of time. Learning to count in Spanish can also help you learn other basic Spanish words and phrases. Once you know how to count in Spanish, you will be able to communicate better with native Spanish speakers.
Introduce the topic of counting in Spanish
The Spanish numbers 1 to 100 are simple to learn and recall. Use these strategies to get all the digits into your head.
First, let’s start with the Spanish numbers 0 to 20. These are easy to memorize because they follow the same pattern as the English numbers:
0 = cero
cero is pronounced like ˈsɛɾo/ seh-roh
Cero has a masculine form and feminine form. When counting something masculine, use cero. When counting something feminine, use cero.
For example:
- 0 huevos (masculine) = 0 eggs
- 0 manzanas (feminine) = 0 apples
- Cero can also be used as a pronoun. For example:
- No tengo dinero. = I don’t have any money.
- Cero is also used in the place of “null” or “zero”.
For example:
El equipo perdió cero a siete. = The team lost 0-to-seven.
Now let’s move on to the next set of Spanish counting words, 21 to 30.
21 = veintiuno or veintiuna
veintiuno and veintiuna are both pronounced ˈβeintjuno/ beh-een-tchoo-no (the \\\”ch\\\” is pronounced like a \\\”k\\\” sound)
21 is pronounced veintiuno when counting masculine items and veintiuna when counting feminine items.
Like cero, 21 has both a masculine and feminine form. However, the meaning changes slightly. When used as a pronoun, 21 means “one each”.
For example:
Me gustaría comprar veintiuna manzanas. = I would like to buy 21 apples (one each).
If you need to use the word “twenty-one” in a sentence, it is pronounced veintiún.
For example:
Son veintiún estudiantes en mi clase. = There are 21 students in my class.
The next set of Spanish counting words, 31 to 40, follow a similar pattern to 21 to 30.
31 = treinta y uno or treinta y una
treinta y uno and treinta y una are both pronounced ˈtɾeinta i ˈuno/ tɾeh-een-tah ee oo-no
31 is pronounced treinta y uno when counting masculine items and treinta y una when counting feminine items.
Like cero and 21, 31 has both a masculine and feminine form. However, the meaning changes slightly. When used as a pronoun, 31 means “each one”.
For example:
Me gustaría comprar treinta y una manzanas. = I would like to buy 31 apples (each one).
If you need to use the word “thirty-one” in a sentence, it is pronounced treinta y un.
For example:
Son treinta y un estudiantes en mi clase. = There are 31 students in my class.
Now that we’ve learned the numbers 0 to 40, let’s move on to the next set of Spanish counting words, 41 to 50.
41 = cuarenta y uno or cuarenta y una
cuarenta y uno and cuarenta y una are both pronounced ˈkwaresenta i ˈuno/ kwah-reh-sen-tah ee oo-no
41 is pronounced cuarenta y uno when counting masculine items and cuarenta y una when counting feminine items.
Like cero, 21, and 31, 41 has both a masculine and feminine form. However, the meaning changes slightly. When used as a pronoun, 41 means “every one”.
For example:
Me gustaría comprar cuarenta y una manzanas. = I would like to buy 41 apples (every one).
If you need to use the word “forty-one” in a sentence, it is pronounced cuarenta y un.
For example:
Son cuarenta y un estudiantes en mi clase. = There are 41 students in my class.
The next set of Spanish counting words, 51 to 60, follow a similar pattern to 41 to 50.
51 = cincuenta y uno or cincuenta y una
cincuenta y uno and cincuenta y una are both pronounced ˈsiŋkwenta i ˈuno/ seen-kwenh-tah ee oo-no
51 is pronounced cincuenta y uno when counting masculine items and cincuenta y una when counting feminine items.
Like cero, 21, 31, and 41, 51 has both a masculine and feminine form. However, the meaning changes slightly. When used as a pronoun, 51 means “all”.
For example:
Me gustaría comprar cincuenta y una manzanas. = I would like to buy 51 apples (all).
If you need to use the word “fifty-one” in a sentence, it is pronounced cincuenta y un.
For example:
Son cincuenta y un estudiantes en mi clase. = There are 51 students in my class.
Now that we’ve learned the numbers 0 to 50, let’s move on to the next set of Spanish counting words, 61 to 70.
61 = sesenta y uno or sesenta y una
sesenta y uno and sesenta y una are both pronounced ˈsestanta i ˈuno/ sehs-ten-tah ee oo-no
61 is pronounced sesenta y uno when counting masculine items and sesenta y una when counting feminine items.
Like cero, 21, 31, 41, and 51, 61 has both a masculine and feminine form. However, the meaning changes slightly. When used as a pronoun, 61 means “every one”.
For example:
Me gustaría comprar sesenta y una manzanas. = I would like to buy 61 apples (every one).
If you need to use the word “sixty-one” in a sentence, it is pronounced sesenta y un.
For example:
Son sesenta y un estudiantes en mi clase. = There are 61 students in my class.
The next set of Spanish counting words, 71 to 80, follow a similar pattern to 61 to 70.
71 = setenta y uno or setenta y una
setenta y uno and setenta y una are both pronounced ˈsetenta i ˈuno/ seh-ten-tah ee oo-no
71 is pronounced setenta y uno when counting masculine items and setenta y una when counting feminine items.
Like cero, 21, 31, 41, 51, and 61, 71 has both a masculine and feminine form. However, the meaning changes slightly. When used as a pronoun, 71 means “all”.
For example:
Me gustaría comprar setenta y una manzanas. = I would like to buy 71 apples (all).
If you need to use the word “seventy-one” in a sentence, it is pronounced setenta y un.
For example:
Son setenta y un estudiantes en mi clase. = There are 71 students in my class.
The next set of Spanish counting words, 81 to 90, follow a similar pattern to 71 to 80.
81 = ochenta y uno or ochenta y una
ochenta y uno and ochenta y una are both pronounced ˈoʧenta i ˈuno/ oh-chen-tah ee oo-no
81 is pronounced ochenta y uno when counting masculine items and ochenta y una when counting feminine items.
Like cero, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, and 71, 81 has both a masculine and feminine form. However, the meaning changes slightly. When used as a pronoun, 81 means “every one”.
For example:
Me gustaría comprar ochenta y una manzanas. = I would like to buy 81 apples (every one).
If you need to use the word “eighty-one” in a sentence, it is pronounced ochenta y un.
For example:
Son ochenta y un estudiantes en mi clase. = There are 81 students in my class.
The next set of Spanish counting words, 91 to 100, follow a similar pattern to 81 to 90.
91 = noventa y uno or noventa y una
noventa y uno and noventa y una are both pronounced ˈnovedanta i ˈuno/ noh-beh-dan-tah ee oo-no
91 is pronounced noventa y uno when counting masculine items and noventa y una when counting feminine items.
Like cero, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, and 81, 91 has both a masculine and feminine form. However, the meaning changes slightly. When used as a pronoun, 91 means “all”.
For example:
Me gustaría comprar noventa y una manzanas. = I would like to buy 91 apples (all).
If you need to use the word “ninety-one” in a sentence, it is pronounced noventa y un.
For example:
Son noventa y un estudiantes en mi clase. = There are 91 students in my class.
Offer pronunciation tips for each number
– The Spanish counting words for 71 to 100 follow a similar pattern to the words for 61 to 70.
– 71 is pronounced setenta y uno when counting masculine items and setenta y una when counting feminine items.
– 81 is pronounced ochenta y uno when counting masculine items and ochenta y una when counting feminine items.
– 91 is pronounced noventa y uno when counting masculine items and noventa y una when counting feminine items.
Once you have learned these counting skills, you will be able to count anything and everything in Spanish! With a little practice, counting in Spanish will become second nature. ¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!)