How to Say "numeral" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “numeral” is “número” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
NounA1
The symbol representing a number.
Examples
Mi número favorito es el siete.
My favorite number is seven.
¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono?
What is your phone number?
La casa tiene el número 24 en la puerta.
The house has the number 24 on the door.
Always Masculine
Even though it doesn't end in -o, 'número' is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el número', 'un número'.
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: “Escribo el numero.”
Correction: Escribo el número. The accent on the 'u' is important because 'numero' (without an accent) is a verb form meaning 'I number'.
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