Spanish grammar, explained with pictures › Números en español

A1Numbers are everywhere: prices, ages, phone numbers, addresses. Learn the building blocks below and you can say any number.

Roleplay: en la tienda

Role ARole B
Quieres comprar 3 cosas.You want to buy 3 things.Eres el vendedor.You are the seller.
Pregunta: «¿Cuánto cuesta?»Ask: “How much does it cost?”Responde con precios.Answer with prices.
Di cuántos quieres.Say how many you want.Di el total.Say the total.

Examples

Hola.Hello.
Quiero…I want…
Necesito…I need…
¿Cuánto cuesta?How much does it cost?
Cuesta ___ pesos.It costs … pesos.
¿Cuántos quiere?How many do you want?
Quiero dos, por favor.I want two, please.
Aquí tiene.Here you are.

Quick check

1. 21

veintiuno · doce · veinte

Answer: veintiuno

2. 809

ochocientos nueve · ochenta y nueve · ochocientos noventa

Answer: ochocientos nueve

3. 15

quince · cinco · cincuenta

Answer: quince

4. 19

diecinueve · nueve · noventa

Answer: diecinueve

5. 12

doce · dos · veinte

Answer: doce

Sol

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