Spanish Numbers: How to Count From 1-100

Knowing numbers 1 through 100 in Spanish isn’t just about memorizing; it’s key for daily tasks if you’re in a Spanish-speaking area. Whether ordering meals, shopping, or getting around, knowing how to count helps you communicate better. For example, you must tell how many dishes you want at a restaurant or understand prices when buying something.

Also, understanding these numbers is just the start. It sets you up to learn more Spanish effectively. It helps you set clear goals and track your progress as you know. For beginners, getting comfortable with numbers will make picking up other parts of the language easier. Remember, numbers are part of everyday talk, so this skill is handy. Knowing your numbers can make things go smoothly, whether you’re bargaining, planning trips, or making appointments.

Spanish Number Chart

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Spanish Number Chart

Learning to count in Spanish gets more manageable with a good number chart. This chart helps you see how numbers are structured, making it easier to remember them. Typically, the chart shows numbers from one (uno) to one hundred (cien) in a clear, column format.

Numbers 1–20

NumberSpanish
1uno
2dos
3tres
4cuatro
5cinco
6seis
7siete
8ocho
9nueve
10diez
11once
12doce
13trece
14catorce
15quince
16dieciséis
17diecisiete
18dieciocho
19diecinueve
20veinte

Tens (30–100)

NumberSpanish
30treinta
40cuarenta
50cincuenta
60sesenta
70setenta
80ochenta
90noventa
100cien

Numbers 21–29

For numbers between 21 and 29, “veinte” changes to “veinti-” and the numbers attach directly:

  • 21 – veintiuno
  • 22 – veintidós
  • 23 – veintitrés
  • 24 – veinticuatro
  • 25 – veinticinco
  • 26 – veintiséis
  • 27 – veintisiete
  • 28 – veintiocho
  • 29 – veintinueve

Numbers 31–99

For numbers above 30, use the pattern: tens + “y” + unit
Example:

  • 31 – treinta y uno
  • 42 – cuarenta y dos
  • 57 – cincuenta y siete
  • 68 – sesenta y ocho
  • 79 – setenta y nueve
  • 95 – noventa y cinco

Larger Milestones

NumberSpanish
101ciento uno
200doscientos
300trescientos
400cuatrocientos
500quinientos
600seiscientos
700setecientos
800ochocientos
900novecientos
1,000mil
10,000diez mil
100,000cien mil
1,000,000un millón

This is especially useful for people who learn best by seeing information in an organized way. The chart can point out interesting number patterns, like how numbers from eleven (once) to fifteen (quince) are formed, or how numbers from twenty-one (veintiuno) to twenty-nine (veintinueve) are put together using the number twenty (veinte) plus the following number. Adding a pronunciation guide next to each number is also a smart move. It helps you not just see the numbers, but say them right.

How To Count To 100 In Spanish

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How To Count To 100 In Spanish

Learning to count to 100 in Spanish is a key skill to get better at the language and connect more with Spanish-speaking people. Knowing the first ten numbers is just the start; going up to 100 lets you see patterns unique to Spanish.

NumberSpanishNumberSpanishNumberSpanishNumberSpanish
1uno26veintiséis51cincuenta y uno76setenta y seis
2dos27veintisiete52cincuenta y dos77setenta y siete
3tres28veintiocho53cincuenta y tres78setenta y ocho
4cuatro29veintinueve54cincuenta y cuatro79setenta y nueve
5cinco30treinta55cincuenta y cinco80ochenta
6seis31treinta y uno56cincuenta y seis81ochenta y uno
7siete32treinta y dos57cincuenta y siete82ochenta y dos
8ocho33treinta y tres58cincuenta y ocho83ochenta y tres
9nueve34treinta y cuatro59cincuenta y nueve84ochenta y cuatro
10diez35treinta y cinco60sesenta85ochenta y cinco
11once36treinta y seis61sesenta y uno86ochenta y seis
12doce37treinta y siete62sesenta y dos87ochenta y siete
13trece38treinta y ocho63sesenta y tres88ochenta y ocho
14catorce39treinta y nueve64sesenta y cuatro89ochenta y nueve
15quince40cuarenta65sesenta y cinco90noventa
16dieciséis41cuarenta y uno66sesenta y seis91noventa y uno
17diecisiete42cuarenta y dos67sesenta y siete92noventa y dos
18dieciocho43cuarenta y tres68sesenta y ocho93noventa y tres
19diecinueve44cuarenta y cuatro69sesenta y nueve94noventa y cuatro
20veinte45cuarenta y cinco70setenta95noventa y cinco
21veintiuno46cuarenta y seis71setenta y uno96noventa y seis
22veintidós47cuarenta y siete72setenta y dos97noventa y siete
23veintitrés48cuarenta y ocho73setenta y tres98noventa y ocho
24veinticuatro49cuarenta y nueve74setenta y cuatro99noventa y nueve
25veinticinco50cincuenta75setenta y cinco100cien

From 11 to 19, the numbers kind of do their own thing. For example, “eleven” to “fifteen” go like this: “once,” “doce,” “trece,” “catorce,” and “quince.” After fifteen, it changes a bit. The numbers up to nineteen start with the digit’s root plus “dieci.” So, sixteen is “dieciséis” and seventeen is “diecisiete.”

When you hit the twenties, things get a bit more regular. Starting with twenty, which is “veinte,” you usually say the tens, then “y” (which means “and”), and then the number from one to nine. So, 21 is “veintiuno,” 32 is “treinta y dos,” and 43 is “cuarenta y tres.” This way of counting sticks around from “treinta” (30) to “noventa” (90).

Conclusion

In short, knowing how to count up to 100 in Spanish is crucial. It helps you get by in everyday situations and builds a strong base for learning more complex parts of the language. Keep practicing these numbers in real-life situations. As you improve, you’ll speak more smoothly and confidently in all sorts of conversations.

Daniel Rivera

Daniel Rivera started his career in technology but soon realized he loved teaching others how to use it. He co-founded Edmora to bring together his love for tech and teaching.

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