numero
/NOO-meh-roh/
number
Numero can mean a quantity or mathematical figure, like these five apples.
numero(noun)
number
?a quantity or mathematical figure
figure
?a digit or quantity
,amount
?quantity of something
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
In Spanish, all words for numbers are masculine, so you always use 'el número' or 'un número'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Crucial Accent Mark
Mistake: "Using 'numero' when you mean 'number'."
Correction: The correct noun is *número* (with an accent over the 'u'). Without the accent, 'numero' means 'I number' (a verb form).
⭐ Usage Tips
Asking for Contact
To ask for someone's phone number, use '¿Cuál es tu número?' or '¿Me das tu número?'
When shopping, numero refers to your shoe or clothing size.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Size vs. Number
While talla is generally used for clothing size, número is the standard term used specifically for shoe sizes.
This magazine represents a specific issue, or 'numero,' of a publication.
numero(noun)
issue
?of a magazine or publication
,act/performance
?a show or part of a show
edition
?of a periodical
📝 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).
As a verb, 'I number' (yo numero) means to assign a sequential identifier to something.
📝 In Action
Yo numero las páginas antes de entregarlas.
B2I number the pages before handing them in.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular Verb
Numerar is a standard '-ar' verb, meaning it follows all the typical conjugation patterns, which makes it easy to learn.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: numero
Question 1 of 2
Which English word is NOT a meaning of the noun *número*?
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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?).