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 A | Role 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

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Eres el vendedor.You are the seller.