Inklingo
← Dictionary

noveno

no-BE-no/noˈβeno/

“noveno” means “ninth” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

ninth

Also: 9th
A row of colorful rubber ducks on a blue surface, with a spotlight highlighting the duck that is in the ninth position of the line.

📝 In Action

Vivo en el noveno piso de este edificio.

A2

I live on the ninth floor of this building.

Hoy es mi noveno día de vacaciones.

A2

Today is my ninth day of vacation.

Ella terminó en noveno lugar en la carrera.

B1

She finished in ninth place in the race.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • nono (ninth (less common/poetic))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • noveno piso – ninth floor
  • novena vez – ninth time
  • noveno grado – ninth grade

ninth

Also: one-ninth
NounmB1
A round pie cut into nine equal slices, with one single slice pulled slightly away from the rest.

📝 In Action

Solo me queda un noveno del pastel.

B1

I only have one-ninth of the cake left.

Un noveno de la población vive en la capital.

B2

One-ninth of the population lives in the capital.

Divide el terreno en novenos.

B2

Divide the land into ninths.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • un noveno de – a ninth of
  • dos novenos – two ninths

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "noveno" in Spanish:

9th→ninth→one-ninth→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: noveno

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'the ninth street' (la calle)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'nonus,' which was their way of saying 'ninth.' It is closely related to 'novem' (nine).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: noon (originally referring to the 9th hour of the day)French: neuvièmeItalian: nono

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'noveno' ever shorten like 'primero' becomes 'primer'?

No. Unlike 'primero' (first) and 'tercero' (third), 'noveno' stays exactly as it is when it comes before a masculine noun.

What is the difference between 'nono' and 'noveno'?

They both mean ninth, but 'nono' is very old-fashioned and rarely used today. You should use 'noveno' in almost all situations.

How do I write '9th' in a Spanish address?

Use 9.º for a masculine word (like 'piso') or 9.ª for a feminine word (like 'planta').