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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)
Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes
Audio and video
- The numbers from 0 to 9 are called "unidades".
- From 0 to 15 are unique numbers and do not follow a specific pattern.
- From 16 to 19, "dieci" is combined with the units. Example: Diecisiete (17)
- 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!
- "Un par" means 2. Example: "Un par de zapatos" (A pair of shoes).
- "Una docena" means 12. Example: "Una docena de huevos" (A dozen eggs).
Exercise 1: Números cardinales: básicos
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Uno, Once, Cinco, Nueve, Tres, Trece, Diez, Seis
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
1
Diez
Ten
2
Tres
Three
3
Cuatro
Four
4
Trece
Thirteen
