Unidad 2: Quienes somos
5. ¡Aprendamos los números!
In this section you will learn numbers. To study the vocabulary for the numbers from 0-100+ below, we recommend you make flashcards for numbers 0-20 then the tens up through 100. Remember Spanish in Red, English in Blue (and use the numbers, not the English words to help you learn easily). Say them aloud and pay attention to spelling. Notice that you may spell numbers from 16-29 in two ways. After 30, you will spell them using the tens place and (y) (the word for “and”) ones place. Keep this summary of number related vocabulary with you as you listen and watch the videos. Seeing the spelling as you listen to the words helps reinforce the pronunciation and recall of the words.
| Unos números | Some numbers | Más números | More numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| cero | 0 | quince | 15 |
| uno | 1 | diez y seis / dieciséis | 16 |
| dos | 2 | diez y siete /diecisiete | 17 |
| tres | 3 | diez y ocho / dieciocho | 18 |
| cuatro | 4 | diez y nueve / diecinueve | 19 |
| cinco | 5 | veinte | 20 |
| seis | 6 | veinte y uno / veintiuno | 21 |
| siete | 7 | veinte y dos / veintidós | 22 |
| ocho | 8 | veinte y tres / veintitrés | 23 |
| nueve | 9 | veinte y cuatro / veinticuatro | 24 |
| diez | 10 | veinte y cinco /veinticinco |
25 |
| once | 11 | veinte y seis / veintiséis | 26 |
| doce | 12 | veinte y siete / veintisiete | 27 |
| trece | 13 | veinte y ocho / veintiocho | 28 |
| catorce | 14 | veinte y nueve / veintinueve | 29 |
| Notice now that there is 1 way to spell the numbers | |||
| treinta | 30 | ||
| treinta y uno | 31 | cuarenta | 40 |
| treinta y dos | 32 | cincuenta | 50 |
| treinta y tres | 33 | sesenta | 60 |
| treinta y cuatro | 34 | setenta | 70 |
| treinta y cinco | 35 | ochenta | 80 |
| treinta y seis | 36 | noventa | 90 |
| treinta y siete | 37 | cien (100) / ciento (101-199) | 100 |
| treinta y ocho | 38 | doscientos | 200 |
| treinta y nueve | 39 | trescientos | 300 |
Observa los videos 1.2.6, 1.2.7, 1.2.8. As mentioned in the previous unit, some of the videos are geared toward the elementary grades; but as a first time learner of a second or third language, it may be a confidence builder to start with simple videos and songs to help you remember.
https://youtu.be/LnNl-Jz8RDU
Práctica: Write the answers in words rather than numbers. (ie: cero instead of 0)
1. ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? ____________________________________________
2. ¿Qué es cuarenta más veinte? ______________________________________________
3. ¿Cómo se dice 15 en español? ____________________________________________
4. ¿Hay (are there) cien estudiantes en la clase? No, hay ___________________________(#) en la clase.
5. ¿Cuánto es sesenta menos dieciocho? ________________________________________
You will practice more numbers later in this chapter as related to expressing one’s age.
