By Lingobi, Published on 01/27/2025
Learning to count in Spanish is one of the first steps to mastering the language, and it’s easier than it seems! Numbers are essential for everyday life, whether you're shopping, telling time, or planning activities. In this guide, we’ll focus on the most important numbers, breaking them down to make the process simple and memorable.
The foundation of counting in Spanish begins with the numbers 1 to 10. These are crucial to learn because they form the building blocks for larger numbers:
Pro tip: Practice these out loud to get used to the pronunciation!
Once you’ve mastered 1-10, the numbers 11 to 20 are your next step. These are slightly different because they don’t follow a clear pattern:
Notice the pattern from 16 onwards—“diez” combines with the next number!
Once you’ve reached 20, Spanish numbers start to become more predictable. Memorize these multiples of ten, and you’ll unlock the secret to counting up to 100 and beyond:
From 21 onward, numbers combine with the smaller digits, e.g., 21: veintiuno, 35: treinta y cinco.
Once you can count by tens, you’re ready to move toward 1,000. Here’s a quick breakdown:
With these numbers, you’ll be able to count almost anything in Spanish!
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