veinte
“veinte” means “twenty” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
twenty
Also: twentieth
📝 In Action
Solo quedan veinte minutos para que empiece la película.
A1There are only twenty minutes left until the movie starts.
Necesito veinte euros para comprar este libro.
A1I need twenty euros to buy this book.
El equipo ganó veinte partidos esta temporada.
A2The team won twenty games this season.
the number twenty
Also: twenty-dollar bill, twenty (card)
📝 In Action
El veinte es un número par y divisible por cuatro.
A2Twenty is an even number and divisible by four.
Nací el veinte de mayo, por eso mi fiesta es ese día.
A1I was born on the twentieth of May, that's why my party is on that day.
Me pagaron con un veinte, ¿tienes cambio?
B1They paid me with a twenty (bill), do you have change?
Translate to Spanish
🗣️ Practice in a Tongue Twister
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: veinte
Question 1 of 1
Which of the following Spanish numbers is NOT written as a single word?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin word *viginti*, which was the standard way to say 'twenty' in ancient Rome.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 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 'veinte' ever change its spelling for masculine or feminine nouns?
No. 'Veinte' is one of the numbers that always stays the same, regardless of the noun it describes. You say 'veinte libros' (masculine) and 'veinte casas' (feminine).
How do I correctly spell numbers from 21 to 29?
You combine 'veinte' and the next number into a single word, removing the 'e' from 'veinte' and changing the 'y' to an 'i': e.g., 'veintiuno' (21), 'veinticinco' (25). Don't forget the accents on 22, 23, and 26 (veintidós, veintitrés, veintiséis).