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How to Say "numbers" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “numbers” is “números” — use 'números' when referring to the basic symbols or concepts of counting, such as learning them in sequence or specific quantities.

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números

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Use 'números' when referring to the basic symbols or concepts of counting, such as learning them in sequence or specific quantities.

Examples

Necesito aprender los números del uno al diez para la clase.

I need to learn the numbers from one to ten for the class.

cifras

SEE-frahsˈsifɾas

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Use 'cifras' when referring to statistical data, numerical values, or figures presented in reports or discussions.
A colorful bar chart showing three different colored bars of varying heights on a clean background.

Examples

Las cifras de desempleo han bajado este trimestre.

The unemployment figures have gone down this quarter.

El código de seguridad tiene cuatro cifras.

The security code has four digits.

Estamos analizando las cifras oficiales del gobierno.

We are analyzing the government's official figures.

Always Feminine

This word is a feminine naming word. Even though it's plural, you must use feminine helpers like 'las' or 'muchas'.

Cifras vs. Números

Mistake: “Using 'números' for a specific digit in a code.”

Correction: Use 'cifras' when talking about the individual digits (0-9) that make up a larger number.

Numbers vs. Figures

The most common mistake is using 'números' when referring to statistical data. Remember that 'cifras' is the specific term for numerical data, statistics, or figures in reports, while 'números' is for general quantities or the symbols themselves.

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