How to Say "years" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “years” is “años” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo treinta años.
I am thirty years old.
Viví en Argentina por dos años.
I lived in Argentina for two years.
La garantía del coche dura cinco años.
The car's warranty lasts for five years.
It's the Plural of 'año'
'Años' is simply the plural of 'año' (year). You use 'años' whenever you are talking about more than one year.
Use 'tener' (to have) for Age
A big difference from English! To say how old you are, use the verb 'tener'. For example, 'Tengo veinte años' means 'I am twenty years old', but it literally translates to 'I have twenty years'.
Pronouncing 'ñ' vs. 'n'
Mistake: “Saying 'anos' (AH-nohs) instead of 'años' (AHN-yohs).”
Correction: The wavy line (tilde) over the 'ñ' is crucial. It makes a 'ny' sound, like in 'canyon'. The word 'anos' without it means 'anuses', so this is a very important difference to learn!
Using 'ser' (to be) for Age
Mistake: “Soy veinte años.”
Correction: Always use 'tener' for age. Think of it as 'having' or 'possessing' years of life. The correct way is: 'Tengo veinte años'.
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