años
“años” means “years” in Spanish (period of 365 days).
years
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Tengo treinta años.
A1I am thirty years old.
Viví en Argentina por dos años.
A1I lived in Argentina for two years.
La garantía del coche dura cinco años.
A2The car's warranty lasts for five years.
En los años ochenta, la moda era muy diferente.
B1In the eighties, fashion was very different.
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Which sentence correctly says 'I am 25 years old' in Spanish?
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Comes directly from the Latin word 'annus', which also meant 'year'. The double 'n' in Latin evolved into the unique 'ñ' sound in Spanish.
First recorded: Around the 10th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I use 'tener' for age instead of 'ser'?
It's a great question! Think of it as a different cultural perspective. In English, age is a state of being ('I am 20'), while in Spanish, it's something you possess or have accumulated ('I have 20 years'). It's a fixed rule you just have to memorize, and it's one of the most common ways to spot a beginner, so getting it right will make you sound much more natural!
Is the 'ñ' in 'años' really that important?
Yes, it's extremely important! Pronouncing 'años' with a regular 'n' sound creates the word 'anos', which means 'anuses'. This is one of the most famous and common mistakes for English speakers, so practicing the 'ny' sound of the 'ñ' is well worth the effort to avoid an embarrassing situation.