Lumi KidsNumbers in Spanish 1–10 for Kids (and 11–20)
Counting is a natural first step in Spanish: kids already count in English, so they only swap the words. Here are the numbers from one to ten with an easy "say it" guide and Lumi's audio, then 11 to 20, the two small rules that come up with numbers and a few counting games for home.
Numbers 1–10 in Spanish, with audio
| Spanish | English | Say it | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| uno | one (1) | OO-noh | |
| dos | two (2) | DOHS | |
| tres | three (3) | TREHS | |
| cuatro | four (4) | KWAH-troh | |
| cinco | five (5) | SEEN-koh | |
| seis | six (6) | SAYS | |
| siete | seven (7) | SYEH-teh | |
| ocho | eight (8) | OH-choh | |
| nueve | nine (9) | NWEH-beh | |
| diez | ten (10) | DYEHS |
Uno becomes un before a masculine word (un gato, "one cat") and una before a feminine one (una casa). Voices: Lumi (AI-generated voice).
The capital letters show the stressed part of the word: cuatro is KWAH-troh. Two sounds to watch: c before e or i sounds like s (cinco, SEEN-koh), and v in nueve is close to a soft b (NWEH-beh).
Numbers 11–20
Once your child counts to ten without help, the teens are the next step. Eleven to fifteen have their own words; sixteen to nineteen are built like "ten and six".
| Spanish | English | Say it | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| once | eleven (11) | OHN-seh | |
| doce | twelve (12) | DOH-seh | |
| trece | thirteen (13) | TREH-seh | |
| catorce | fourteen (14) | kah-TOR-seh | |
| quince | fifteen (15) | KEEN-seh | |
| dieciséis | sixteen (16) | dyeh-see-SAYS | |
| diecisiete | seventeen (17) | dyeh-see-SYEH-teh | |
| dieciocho | eighteen (18) | dyeh-SYOH-choh | |
| diecinueve | nineteen (19) | dyeh-see-NWEH-beh | |
| veinte | twenty (20) | BAYN-teh |
From 16 to 19 the number is built like "ten and six": dieci + seis. Voices: Lumi (AI-generated voice).
Twenty is veinte, and the pattern carries on: veintiuno (21), veintidós (22). For most kids aged 4–6, counting to ten with confidence is plenty for the first months.
Two small rules with numbers
- Uno, un, una. When you count, you say uno. Before a word it becomes un (un gato, "one cat") or una (una manzana, "one apple").
- More than one. After every number except one, the word takes the plural: dos gatos, tres manzanas. Kids hear the -s and copy it.
Phrases for counting at home
- ¿Cuántos hay? (KWAHN-tohs AY): "How many are there?"
- Hay cinco. (AY SEEN-koh): "There are five."
- ¿Cuántos años tienes? (KWAHN-tohs AH-nyohs TYEH-nehs): "How old are you?"
- Tengo siete años. (TEHN-goh SYEH-teh AH-nyohs): "I'm seven."
Counting games for home
- Count the stairs. Say one number per step, every time you go up. For a four-year-old, stop at five and start again; for a seven-year-old, go up to the top and try counting back down.
- Snack count. Put a few grapes or crackers on a plate and ask ¿Cuántos hay? Your child eats one and you count again. The snack is the reward.
- Countdown launch. Before a jump, a race or bath time, count down together: cinco, cuatro, tres, dos, uno, ¡cero! (SEH-roh).
- Fingers up. Say a number and your child shows that many fingers; then swap roles so your child gives the number.
Five minutes a day is easier to keep up than an hour on the weekend. If you are not sure how to fit Spanish into a busy family week, our guide to teaching your child Spanish at home has a 15-minute daily plan by age.
In the Lumi Kids app, numbers 1–8 are the third world of the free Seed level: your child hears uno to ocho in short sentences like Hay tres globos ("There are three balloons"), counts pictures and then says the numbers to Lumi, the AI owl. See the app.
Free Spanish numbers worksheet (PDF)
Three pages: the numbers with a say-it guide, a matching worksheet (Spanish to English) and a writing sheet. Free to print at home or in class.
Download the PDF: Numbers 1–10 in SpanishMore Spanish words for kids
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- Days of the week in Spanish and months: numbers come back in dates.
- Spanish greetings to start every practice.
- All Spanish words for kids.
Frequently asked questions
How do you count to 10 in Spanish?
Uno (OO-noh), dos (DOHS), tres (TREHS), cuatro (KWAH-troh), cinco (SEEN-koh), seis (SAYS), siete (SYEH-teh), ocho (OH-choh), nueve (NWEH-beh), diez (DYEHS). The table on this page plays each one.
How do you say 11 to 20 in Spanish?
11 once, 12 doce, 13 trece, 14 catorce, 15 quince, 16 dieciséis, 17 diecisiete, 18 dieciocho, 19 diecinueve, 20 veinte. From 16 to 19 you can hear "ten and six", "ten and seven" inside the word.
Why do Spanish speakers say un gato and not uno gato?
Before a word, uno shortens to un for masculine words and changes to una for feminine ones: un perro, una vaca. When you just count, you say uno.
How does a child say their age in Spanish?
With tengo ("I have") and años ("years"): Tengo seis años, "I'm six". The question is ¿Cuántos años tienes? (KWAHN-tohs AH-nyohs TYEH-nehs).
How do you say zero in Spanish?
Cero (SEH-roh). Kids like it for countdowns: tres, dos, uno, ¡cero!
What is a good counting game for a 4-year-old?
Count real things your child can touch, such as stairs, grapes or toy cars, up to five at first. Say each number as you touch the object, then let your child count the next round on their own.
In the Lumi Kids app, Lumi the AI owl talks with your child, corrects gently and hands out stars. Ages 4–9, no ads. The first two levels and the first minute of live conversation are free.
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