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How to Say "Ten" in Spanish
Learn 'diez,' the Spanish word for 'ten,' for counting, ages, and more.
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Use 'diez' whenever you need to say the number ten. This applies to counting objects, stating ages, or referring to the tenth item in a sequence.
Alternatives
- una decenaUse this when referring to a group of ten, like a 'dozen'.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'diez' with 'dice'
'Dice' means 'he/she says,' so make sure to pronounce the 'z' sound at the end.
Pronouncing 'z' like 'z'
In most of Latin America, the 'z' in 'diez' sounds like 's.' In Spain, it's like 'th.'
A small cultural note
The number ten is often associated with completeness or a full set in many cultures, and this holds true in Spanish-speaking countries as well.
Frequently asked
How do you say ten in Spanish for age?
You would say 'diez años' for ten years old. For example, 'Mi hijo tiene diez años.'
What's the difference between diez and una decena?
'Diez' is simply the number ten. 'Una decena' refers to a group or set of ten items.
How to spell ten in Spanish?
The Spanish word for ten is spelled 'd-i-e-z'.
Is 10 in Spanish dies or diez?
The correct Spanish word for ten is diez. Dies is a conjugation of the verb 'morir' (to die).
How do you say 10 in Mexico?
In Mexico, as in all Spanish-speaking countries, ten is said as diez.
What are the numbers 1 to 10 in Spanish?
The numbers 1 to 10 in Spanish are: uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez.
