Spanish Numbers 0–20 for Small Purchases
Spanish numbers from zero to twenty
Numbers from zero to twenty are enough for many small everyday purchases. At this stage, the goal is to recognize each number when you hear it, connect it to the written form, and use it for simple prices and quantities.
| Number | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | zero | |
| 1 | one | |
| 2 | two | |
| 3 | three | |
| 4 | four | |
| 5 | five | |
| 6 | six | |
| 7 | seven | |
| 8 | eight | |
| 9 | nine | |
| 10 | ten | |
| 11 | eleven | |
| 12 | twelve | |
| 13 | thirteen | |
| 14 | fourteen | |
| 15 | fifteen | |
| 16 | sixteen | |
| 17 | seventeen | |
| 18 | eighteen | |
| 19 | nineteen | |
| 20 | twenty |
Recognizing the pattern from sixteen to nineteen
The numbers from sixteen to nineteen begin with dieci-. Learn the complete written forms because they are written as one word.
- — sixteen
- — seventeen
- — eighteen
- — nineteen
Notice the written accent in — sixteen. You do not need a full lesson on accent marks yet; just preserve the spelling as you learn the number.
Asking the price of something
For a first small purchase, a very useful question is — How much does it cost?
Treat — How much does it cost? as a complete phrase for now. The main skill is recognizing that the answer will usually contain a price.
Person A: — How much does it cost?
Person B: — Five.
At this stage, keep the prices simple and within the range from zero to twenty. You do not need decimal prices or larger numbers yet.
Understanding small prices from zero to twenty
When you hear a small price, focus first on identifying the number accurately. A short exchange may contain only the item, the price question, and the amount.
- — Three.
- — Eight.
- — Twelve.
- — Fifteen.
- — Twenty.
Person A: — How much does it cost?
Person B: — Twelve.
Person A: — Thank you.
Person B: — You’re welcome.
Saying how many items you want
Numbers can also tell someone how many items you want. For now, use the number together with a familiar item and keep the phrase short.
- — Two coffees.
- — Three juices.
- — Four.
- — Ten.
The full grammar of singular and plural nouns comes later. Here, the important skill is understanding and producing the quantity itself.
Hearing similar Spanish numbers clearly
Some numbers can sound similar when you are new to Spanish, especially when they are spoken quickly. Listen for the complete word instead of guessing from the first sound.
- — two
- — twelve
- — three
- — thirteen
- — six
- — sixteen
If you are not sure which number you heard, use the repair language you already know instead of guessing.
Person A: — Thirteen.
Person B: — Again, please.
Person A: — Thirteen.
Person B: — Thank you.
Using numbers in a small purchase
You can now combine a simple order with a small price.
Person A: — Hello.
Person B: — Hello.
Person A: — I want a coffee, please.
Person B: — Yes.
Person A: — How much does it cost?
Person B: — Three.
Person A: — Thank you.
The goal is not to perform complex calculations. It is to understand a small whole-number amount and state a quantity within twenty.
From small prices to asking where something is
You can now recognize and say Spanish numbers from zero to twenty, understand a small whole-number price, and state a simple quantity. The next lesson adds a practical question for asking where an important place or thing is.