numero
“numero” means “number” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
number
Also: figure, amount
📝 In Action
Mi número de teléfono es fácil de recordar.
A1My phone number is easy to remember.
Escribe el número tres en la pizarra.
A1Write the number three on the board.
Necesito un número par para mi billete de lotería.
A2I need an even number for my lottery ticket.
size
Also: fit
📝 In Action
¿Qué número de zapato usas?
A2What shoe size do you wear?
Este pantalón es un número más pequeño.
B1These pants are one size smaller.
issue, act/performance
Also: edition
📝 In Action
El último número de la revista trae un artículo interesante.
B1The latest issue of the magazine brings an interesting article.
El mago realizó su mejor número de cartas.
B2The magician performed his best card trick (act).
I number
Also: I count
📝 In Action
Yo numero las páginas antes de entregarlas.
B2I number the pages before handing them in.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: numero
Question 1 of 2
Which English word is NOT a meaning of the noun *número*?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *numerus*, meaning 'number' or 'quantity'. It has remained essentially unchanged in meaning for thousands of years.
First recorded: Early medieval Spanish (around 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the accent mark on *número* so important?
The accent on the 'u' (*número*) tells you where to stress the word when speaking, and it is the correct spelling for the noun ('number'). Without the accent (*numero*), it changes the meaning completely to the verb form 'I number'.
How do you ask for a shoe size using *número*?
You can ask, '¿Qué número usas?' (What number/size do you use?) or '¿Tienes este zapato en mi número?' (Do you have this shoe in my size?).