diecisiete
“diecisiete” means “seventeen” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
seventeen
📝 In Action
Tengo diecisiete euros en mi cartera.
A1I have seventeen euros in my wallet.
Hay diecisiete estudiantes en la clase hoy.
A1There are seventeen students in the class today.
Mi hermana tiene diecisiete años.
A1My sister is seventeen years old.
seventeen
📝 In Action
El diecisiete de agosto es mi cumpleaños.
A1August seventeenth is my birthday.
El diecisiete es mi número de la suerte.
A1Seventeen is my lucky number.
Tome el autobús número diecisiete.
A2Take bus number seventeen.
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Words that translate to "diecisiete" in Spanish:
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How do you correctly write the number 17 in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the combination of the Spanish words 'diez' (ten), 'y' (and), and 'siete' (seven), following the Latin pattern 'decem et septem'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'diecisiete' one word or three?
It is officially one word. While you might see older texts write 'diez y siete,' modern Spanish spelling requires it to be written as 'diecisiete'.
Does it have a plural form?
No. Even if you are talking about several number 17s (like on a jersey or a bus), the word remains 'diecisiete'.
Why is there a 'c' in the middle?
When the word 'diez' (ten) is combined into a compound word, the 'z' changes to a 'c' before the 'i' to follow Spanish spelling rules.