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A1.4.1 Cardinal numbers: basics

We learn to count with the basic numbers.

Gramática: Números cardinales: básicos

A1 Spanish Cardinal numbers: basic

Level: A1

Module 1: Presentarse (To introduce oneself)

Lesson 4: Números y contar (Numbers and counting)

Learning history

Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

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  1. The numbers from 0 to 9 are called "unidades".
  2. From 0 to 15 are unique numbers and do not follow a specific pattern.
  3. From 16 to 19, "dieci" is combined with the units. Example: Diecisiete (17)
  4. 0 is pronounced "cero".

Números del 1 al 20

1: Uno (One)11: Once (Eleven)
2: Dos (Two)12: Doce (Twelve)
3: Tres (Three)13: Trece (Thirteen)
4: Cuatro (Four)14: Catorce (Fourteen)
5: Cinco (Five)15: Quince (Fifteen)
6: Seis (Six)16: Dieciséis (Sixteen)
7: Siete (Seven)17: Diecisiete (Seventeen)
8: Ocho (Eight)18: Dieciocho (Eighteen)
9: Nueve (Nine)19: Diecinueve (Nineteen)
10: Diez (Ten)20: Veinte (Twenty)

Exceptions!

  1. "Un par" means 2. Example: "Un par de zapatos" (A pair of shoes).
  2. "Una docena" means 12. Example: "Una docena de huevos" (A dozen eggs).

Exercise 1: Cardinal numbers: basics

Instruction: Choose the correct word, read the sentence out loud and translate.

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Once, Tres, Uno, Ocho, Seis, Trece, Cuatro, Cinco, Nueve, Diez

1. 5: ...

Cinco
(Five)

2. 3: ...

Tres
(Three)

3. 10: ...

Diez
(Ten)

4. 11: ...

Once
(Eleven)

5. 6: ...

Seis
(Six)

6. 9: ...

Nueve
(Nine)

7. 13: ...

Trece
(Thirteen)

8. 1: ...

Uno
(One)

9. 8: ...

Ocho
(Eight)

10. 4: ...

Cuatro
(Four)

Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence

Instruction: Translate and say the word out loud. Use the word in a sentence.

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1. Nueve
(Nine)
2. Once
(Eleven)
3. Uno
(One)
4. Ocho
(Eight)
5. Diez
(Ten)
6. Seis
(Six)
7. Tres
(Three)
8. Cuatro
(Four)