How to Say "seventeen" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “seventeen” is “diecisiete” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo diecisiete euros en mi cartera.
I have seventeen euros in my wallet.
Hay diecisiete estudiantes en la clase hoy.
There are seventeen students in the class today.
Mi hermana tiene diecisiete años.
My sister is seventeen years old.
Always the Same
This word doesn't change based on whether you are talking about boys or girls. You say 'diecisiete hombres' and 'diecisiete mujeres'—it stays exactly the same.
The 'One Word' Rule
In Spanish, numbers from 16 to 29 are written as one single word. Before, they were written as three words (diez y siete), but now they are always combined.
Avoid Three Words
Mistake: “Tengo diez y siete años.”
Correction: Tengo diecisiete años. Numbers 16-29 must be written as one word.
Other Meanings of “diecisiete”
“diecisiete” can also mean:
- referring to the number or the date(A1)
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