números
“números” means “numbers” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
numbers
Also: figures
📝 In Action
Necesito aprender los números del uno al diez para la clase.
A1I need to learn the numbers from one to ten for the class.
¿Puedes darme tu número de teléfono, por favor?
A1Can you give me your phone number, please?
Los números pares son divisibles por dos.
A2Even numbers are divisible by two.
figures
Also: results
📝 In Action
Los números de ventas de este trimestre son muy prometedores.
B2The sales figures for this quarter are very promising.
Tenemos que analizar los números antes de tomar una decisión.
B2We have to analyze the figures before making a decision.
act
Also: item
📝 In Action
Los números de magia fueron los más aplaudidos de la noche.
B1The magic acts were the most applauded of the evening.
El circo presentará nuevos números acrobáticos este fin de semana.
B2The circus will present new acrobatic acts this weekend.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: números
Question 1 of 1
In which sentence does 'números' refer to a performance?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin word *numerus*, which meant 'a counting' or 'a quantity'. This root has given rise to the concept of numbers in many European languages.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cómo se dice 'The numbers are in' en español?
A common way to say this, especially in a business or results context, is 'Los números ya están' or 'Ya tenemos los números'. You could also use 'Las cifras ya están'.
If I want to say 'Number one', should I use 'números'?
No. 'Números' is plural. To say 'Number one' (meaning 'the best' or 'the first'), you use the singular form: 'el número uno'.