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How to Say "101" in Spanish
Learn to say 'one hundred and one' in Spanish: 'ciento uno'. Perfect for numbers and basic counting.
ciento uno
see-EN-toh OO-nohneutral
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Use 'ciento uno' when you need to state the number 101. This applies to counting items, ages, prices, or any other situation where the number 101 is relevant.
Alternatives
- cienUse 'cien' for exactly 100, not 101.
Ways to get it wrong
Saying 'uno cien'
The order is always 'ciento' followed by the rest of the number, so 'ciento uno' is correct.
Confusing 'ciento' with 'cien'
'Cien' means exactly 100, while 'ciento' is used for numbers 101 and above.
Frequently asked
How do you say 101 in Spanish?
You say 'ciento uno'. This is the standard way to express the number one hundred and one.
When do you use 'cien' vs 'ciento'?
'Cien' is used for the exact number 100. 'Ciento' is used as the first part of any number from 101 upwards.
Is 'ciento uno' formal or informal?
'Ciento uno' is a neutral term for the number and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
How do we say 101 in Spanish?
One hundred one is said as ciento uno in Spanish. The number one hundred is ciento, and then you add uno for one.
How do you pronounce ciento uno?
Ciento uno is pronounced see-EN-toh OO-noh. The 'c' in ciento makes an 's' sound, and the 'i' is like the 'ee' in 'see'.
What is the Spanish word for 101?
The Spanish word for 101 is ciento uno. This combines ciento (one hundred) and uno (one).
