Numbers in Spanish 1-100: Full List with Pronunciation

TL;DR

• Numbers in Spanish 1–100 follow predictable patterns.
• Numbers 1–15 and 20–29 must be memorized because they don’t follow a strict rule.
• From 30 and above, Spanish numbers use the structure:
  👉 tens + y + number (e.g., treinta y cinco = 35).
• Spanish spelling and pronunciation follow consistent rules used across all Spanish-speaking regions.

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Quick Answer: Numbers in Spanish 1–100

The short answer:

👉 Numbers in Spanish from 1–100 follow a mix of memorization (1–29) and regular patterns (30–100).

According to the Real Academia Española (RAE) spelling rules for numerals, Spanish numbers follow standardized spelling and pronunciation across all Spanish-speaking regions.
Source: https://www.rae.es/dpd/numerales

Full Chart: Numbers in Spanish 1–100

How to Pronounce Numbers in Spanish (Spanish Pronunciation Tips)

If your goal is not only to learn to count but also to be understood, focusing on Spanish pronunciation is crucial.

Here are a few practical tips:

1. Vowels are pure and short.
   Each Spanish vowel (a, e, i, o, u) has a stable sound. For example:

   • ocho – both “o” sounds are like a short, clean “oh.”
   • cinco – “i” is like “ee” in “see,” never like English “ai.”

2. The letter “c” changes sound.

   • Before e, i → sounds like s in Latin America (cero, cinco).
   • Before a, o, u → sounds like k (cuatro, cincuenta).

3. Stress matters.

   • Most numbers without an accent mark are stressed on the second-to-last syllable: TREIN-ta, O-CHEN-ta, NO-VEN-ta.
   • Numbers with written accents (like dieciséis, veintidós) mark where you should emphasize the word.

4. Spain vs. Latin America.
   In much of Latin America, z and c before e/i are pronounced as s (seseo). In most of Spain, they often sound like the “th” in “think” (ceceo).

   • Spain: cero → “THEH-ro”
   • Latin America: cero → “SEH-ro”

Takeaway: Focus on consistent vowels and correct stress. Whether you learn in Spain or Latin America, clear pronunciation is more important than a specific regional accent.

Why Some Numbers Look “Combined”?

Numbers 16–29 used to be written with spaces (dieci seis, veinte y uno) but modern spelling rules combine them.

This rule is confirmed in RAE’s Diccionario Panhispánico de Dudas spelling update.
Source: https://www.rae.es/dpd/veintidós

How to Build Numbers After 30?

Starting at 30, Spanish numbers follow a pattern:

👉 (Tens) + y + (unit)

Examples:

• 33 → treinta y tres
• 47 → cuarenta y siete
• 88 → ochenta y ocho

This structure remains consistent through 99.

How Do You Say 0 in Spanish?

The number 0 in Spanish is:

👉 cero
Pronounced: SEH-ro

You’ll use cero any time you read a standalone zero, like:

• 0 grados – zero degrees
• cero por ciento – zero percent
• cero, uno, dos, tres… – zero, one, two, three…

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Saying veinte y uno for 21 (modern spelling → veintiuno)
❌ Forgetting accents in veintidós, veintitrés, veintiséis
❌ Writing 100 as ciento
✔ Use cien when the number is exactly 100.

RAE confirms this distinction in numeral grammar usage.
Source: https://www.rae.es/dpd/cien

Practice Sentences

Try using numbers naturally:

• Tengo veintidós años. → I’m 22 years old.
• Hay treinta y cinco estudiantes en la clase. → There are 35 students in the class.
• El libro cuesta cien euros. → The book costs 100 euros.

FAQ

❓ Do Spanish-speaking countries pronounce numbers differently?

Yes—accents vary, but spelling stays the same in every country.

❓ Which numbers have accents?

Only veintidós, veintitrés, veintiséis require accents.

❓ How do you say counting in Spanish?

The verb is contar (to count).

❓ How long does it take to learn the numbers in Spanish 1–100?

Most learners can memorize the basic list in a few focused study sessions.
The real improvement comes from using the numbers daily—in practice drills, prices, time, and short sentences—until you no longer translate from your native language.

❓ Is “cien” always the word for 100 in Spanish?

For the standalone number 100 in Spanish, you say cien.
Before a noun or inside larger numbers, you’ll often see ciento instead, like ciento uno (101) or ciento veinte (120).

❓ Are the numbers the same in Spain and Latin America?

Yes, the words for numbers are the same across the Spanish-speaking world.
What changes slightly is the accent and pronunciation, especially sounds for c and z, but any speaker from Spain or Latin America will understand you.

❓ Do I need to roll my “r” to say numbers correctly?

Only a few number words use the “r” sound, and usually not as a double rolled rr.
For example, cuatro, treinta, tres have an “r” that’s tapped lightly behind your teeth—closer to the “tt” in American English “butter”.

❓ Should I learn numbers beyond 100 right away?

It depends on your goals.
For travel, everyday conversation, and beginner Spanish, 0–100 covers money, time, dates, and basic facts. Once you feel comfortable, you can expand to hundreds, thousands, and years without changing the core patterns you’ve already learned.

What to Learn Next

To continue building fluency, explore:

• How to say good morning in Spanish
• Spanish question words
• Spanish greetings and polite expressions

Final Takeaway

Learning numbers in Spanish 1–100 opens the door to real communication — telling time, shopping, dates, money, and talking about age.

With consistent patterns and just a few exceptions, mastering numbers is one of the fastest wins in Spanish.

✨ Count out loud, repeat daily, and it will stick.