Spanish Numbers 1-100: DELE A1 Complete Guide
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Key Takeaways
- Learn Spanish numbers 1-100 with pronunciation
- Master patterns for counting beyond 20
- Understand number gender agreement
- Learn to use numbers for dates, ages, and prices
- Essential for DELE A1 daily conversations and transactions
Welcome to your complete guide to Spanish numbers, essential for counting, telling time, discussing ages, and handling money on the DELE A1 exam. Mastering numbers is crucial for real-life situations tested in all exam sections.
Numbers 1-20: The Foundation
Basic Numbers Table
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation Tip |
|---|---|---|
| uno/una | one | Remember gender: un libro, una casa |
| dos | two | Simple, like English “dose” |
| tres | three | Like English “trace” without ‘ce’ |
| cuatro | four | “CWA-tro” |
| cinco | five | “SEEN-ko” |
| seis | six | “SAYS” |
| siete | seven | “SYE-te” |
| ocho | eight | “O-cho” |
| nueve | nine | “NWE-ve” |
| diez | ten | “DYESS” |
DELE A1 Tip: Numbers 1-15 must be memorized individually. From 16 onward, patterns emerge that make learning easier.
Numbers 21-100: Learning the Patterns
Tens and Compound Numbers
| Spanish | English | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| veinte | twenty | Base for 21-29 |
| treinta | thirty | 31-39: treinta y uno, etc. |
| cuarenta | forty | 41-49: cuarenta y uno, etc. |
| cincuenta | fifty | 51-59: cincuenta y uno, etc. |
| sesenta | sixty | 61-69: sesenta y uno, etc. |
| setenta | seventy | 71-79: setenta y uno, etc. |
| ochenta | eighty | 81-89: ochenta y uno, etc. |
| noventa | ninety | 91-99: noventa y uno, etc. |
| cien | one hundred | Use before nouns |
Special Number Rules
Gender Agreement with Uno
- un libro (one book – masculine)
- una casa (one house – feminine)
- veintiún años (21 years – masculine)
- veintiuna personas (21 people – feminine)
Number Patterns Explained
- 16-19: dieciséis, diecisiete, dieciocho, diecinueve
- 21-29: veintiuno, veintidós, veintitrés, veinticuatro…
- 31-39: treinta y uno, treinta y dos, treinta y tres…
Practical Number Usage
Ages and Dates
- Tengo veinte años (I am 20 years old)
- Nací en mil novecientos noventa (I was born in 1990)
- Hoy es el veinticinco de mayo (Today is May 25th)
- Son las tres y cuarto (It’s 3:15)
Prices and Quantities
- Cuesta diez euros (It costs 10 euros)
- Necesito tres manzanas (I need 3 apples)
- Hay veinte estudiantes (There are 20 students)
- Compro cinco libros (I buy 5 books)
DELE A1 Exam Practice
Speaking Section Examples
- State your age: “Tengo veinticinco años“
- Discuss prices: “El libro cuesta quince euros“
- Talk about family: “Tengo dos hermanos”
- Describe quantities: “Necesito tres manzanas y dos plátanos”
Listening Section Preparation
- Understand numbers in telephone numbers
- Recognize prices in shopping dialogues
- Identify ages in personal descriptions
- Follow number sequences in directions
Common Number Scenarios
Phone Numbers and Addresses
- Mi número es seis-cuatro-uno… (My number is 641…)
- Vivo en el número veintidós (I live at number 22)
- La habitación ciento cinco (Room 105)
Time and Schedules
- Son las dos (It’s 2:00)
- A las ocho y media (At 8:30)
- El tren a las dieciséis treinta (The train at 16:30)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wrong gender: ❌ “un casa” ✅ “una casa”
- Forgetting “y”: ❌ “treinta uno” ✅ “treinta y uno“
- Pronunciation: ❌ “cinco” as “sinko” ✅ “SEEN-ko“
Next Step: Test Your Knowledge!
Ready to check your understanding of Spanish numbers?
Take our practise tests here to confirm you’re ready for this part of the exam:
DELE A1 Spanish Numbers 0-30 Quiz
A1 Spanish Numbers 30-100 Practice Quiz
What’s Next in Your DELE A1 Journey?
- Ready for time expressions? Study Spanish Time and Dates Guide
- Need shopping practice? Review Spanish Shopping Vocabulary
- Practice all A1 vocabulary? Take a Full A1 Vocabulary Test
Good luck with your DELE A1 preparation!
