How to Say "odd number" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “odd number” is “non” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2informal
referring to the number itself
Examples
Le pedí salir, pero me dijo que nones.
I asked her out, but she said no way.
Aposté al non y salió el par.
I bet on the odd (number) and the even came up.
Siempre elige los nones para su equipo.
He always chooses the odd numbers for his team.
The 'Nones' Expression
When people say 'decir que nones,' they are using the plural of 'non' to mean a firm 'no.' It’s a playful or slightly old-fashioned way to describe a refusal.
Don't say 'el non' for 'the no'
Mistake: “El non fue claro.”
Correction: La negativa fue clara. Use 'non' as a noun only in specific phrases like gambling or the 'nones' refusal expression.
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