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número

NOO-meh-rohˈnu.me.ɾo

number

Also: figure, numeral
NounmA1
A simple illustration showing five red apples on a grassy hill, representing the concept of counting or quantity.

📝 In Action

Mi número favorito es el siete.

A1

My favorite number is seven.

¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono?

A1

What is your phone number?

La casa tiene el número 24 en la puerta.

A2

The house has the number 24 on the door.

El número de participantes superó nuestras expectativas.

B1

The number of participants exceeded our expectations.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cifra (figure, digit)
  • dígito (digit)

Common Collocations

  • número de teléfono – phone number
  • número par – even number
  • número impar – odd number
  • número primo – prime number
  • número de la suerte – lucky number

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser el número uno – To be the best at something.

size

NounmA2
An illustration contrasting a large pair of adult boots with a tiny pair of baby shoes, symbolizing the concept of size.

📝 In Action

¿Qué número de zapatos calzas?

A2

What shoe size do you wear?

Creo que necesito un número más grande.

A2

I think I need a bigger size.

Lo siento, no tenemos ese número en este momento.

B1

I'm sorry, we don't have that size at the moment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • talla (size (for clothes))

Common Collocations

  • número de zapato – shoe size
  • número de anillo – ring size

issue

Also: copy
NounmB1
A stack of three identical magazines with a fourth, distinct red magazine placed prominently, illustrating a specific 'issue' or edition.

📝 In Action

Leí un artículo excelente en el último número de la revista.

B1

I read an excellent article in the latest issue of the magazine.

Esta biblioteca tiene todos los números de 'National Geographic' desde 1980.

B2

This library has all the issues of 'National Geographic' since 1980.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ejemplar (copy, issue)
  • edición (edition)

Common Collocations

  • el último número – the latest issue
  • un número atrasado – a back issue

act

Also: routine, number
NounmB2
A circus illustration showing a performer mid-swing on a trapeze bar under a big top tent, representing a performance or act.

📝 In Action

El número de los trapecistas fue el más emocionante de la noche.

B2

The trapeze artists' act was the most exciting of the night.

Ahora, para nuestro siguiente número, ¡un mago de fama mundial!

B1

Now, for our next act, a world-famous magician!

¡Vaya numerito montaste en la oficina!

C1

Wow, you really made a scene at the office!

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acto (act)
  • actuación (performance)

Common Collocations

  • número de magia – magic act
  • número musical – musical number

Idioms & Expressions

  • montar un numerito – To make a scene, to cause a fuss, to throw a tantrum.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "número" in Spanish:

numeral→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: número

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'número' to mean 'size'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
numerar(to number) — Verb
numeración(numbering, numeration) — Noun
numeral(numeral) — Adjective / Noun
numeroso(numerous) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'numerus', which had the same meaning of 'a number, a quantity, or a part of a whole'. It has kept its core meaning for thousands of years.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: numberFrench: numéroItalian: numero

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'número' and 'cifra'?

Think of it this way: a 'número' is the whole amount, while a 'cifra' is one of the digits that makes it up. For example, the number 150 ('el número ciento cincuenta') is made of three digits ('tres cifras'): 1, 5, and 0. In everyday speech, they are sometimes used interchangeably, but this is the technical difference.

Why does 'número' have an accent mark?

The accent on the 'ú' tells you where to put the stress when you say the word: NÚ-me-ro. Without the accent, the stress would naturally fall on the next-to-last syllable ('nu-ME-ro'), and 'numero' would be a different word—the verb form 'I number'.