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How to Say "Number" in Italian
The Italian word for 'number,' used for quantities, phone numbers, and more.
numero
NOO-meh-rohneutral
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Use 'numero' when asking for or stating a quantity, like how many items you want. It's also the word for phone numbers.
Alternatives
- quantitàUse when specifically referring to an amount or quantity of something.
- cifraUse when talking about a digit or a numerical figure in a written context.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing with 'numerous'
English 'numerous' translates to 'numerosi' (plural adjective), not 'numero'.
Pronouncing the 'u'
Make sure the 'u' sound is clear, not like the 'oo' in 'book'.
Frequently asked
How to ask for a phone number in Italian?
You can ask 'Qual è il tuo numero di telefono?' (What is your phone number?). Or more simply, 'Il tuo numero?' (Your number?).
What's the difference between numero and cifra?
'Numero' is the general word for number, while 'cifra' refers more to a digit or a numerical value, often in writing.
How do Italians say 'number one'?
It's 'numero uno'. This can be used literally or figuratively to mean 'the best'.
How do you say numbers in Italian?
The general word for 'number' in Italian is 'numero'. You can use this in phrases like 'il numero di telefono' (the phone number).
What are the numbers 1 to 10 in Italian?
The numbers 1 to 10 in Italian are: uno, due, tre, quattro, cinque, sei, sette, otto, nove, dieci.
What are the numbers 1 to 20 in Italian?
The numbers 1 to 20 in Italian are: uno, due, tre, quattro, cinque, sei, sette, otto, nove, dieci, undici, dodici, tredici, quattordici, quindici, sedici, diciassette, diciotto, diciannove, venti.
How to say 4 in Italian?
The Italian word for the number 4 is 'quattro'.
How to say 10 in Italian?
The Italian word for the number 10 is 'dieci'.
