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A1.4: Numbers and counting

Números y conteo

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Learn Spanish numbers and counting, from basic cardinal numbers to hundreds and thousands. Practice common verbs like contar, sumar, and restar through everyday dialogues such as shopping and office tasks. This lesson teaches essential vocabulary and phrases to confidently use numbers in real life.

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Spanish A1.4.1 Adding and subtracting in class

A1.4.1 Diálogo

Sumando y restando en clase

Adding and subtracting in class

Vocabulary (23)

Uno: One (Spanish)

Uno

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One Show

Tres: Three (Spanish)

Tres

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Three Show

Cuatro: Four (Spanish)

Cuatro

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Four Show

Cinco: Five (Spanish)

Cinco

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Five Show

Seis: Six (Spanish)

Seis

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Six Show

Siete: Seven (Spanish)

Siete

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Seven Show

Ocho: eight (Spanish)

Ocho

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Eight Show

Nueve: Nine (Spanish)

Nueve

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Nine Show

Diez: Ten (Spanish)

Diez

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Ten Show

Contar (to count) - Verb conjugation and exercises

Contar

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To count Show

Veinte: Twenty (Spanish)

Veinte

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Twenty Show

Treinta: Thirty (Spanish)

Treinta

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Thirty Show

Cuarenta: Forty (Spanish)

Cuarenta

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Forty Show

Cincuenta: Fifty (Spanish)

Cincuenta

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Fifty Show

Sesenta: Sixty (Spanish)

Sesenta

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Sixty Show

Setenta: seventy (Spanish)

Setenta

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Seventy Show

Ochenta: Eighty (Spanish)

Ochenta

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Eighty Show

Noventa: Ninety (Spanish)

Noventa

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Ninety Show

Cien: One hundred (Spanish)

Cien

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One hundred Show

Sumar (to add) - Verb conjugation and exercises

Sumar

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To add Show

Restar (to subtract) - Verb conjugation and exercises

Restar

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To subtract Show

Multiplicar (to multiply) - Verb conjugation and exercises

Multiplicar

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To multiply Show

Dividir (to divide) - Verb conjugation and exercises

Dividir

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To divide Show

Exercises

These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.

Exercise 1: Reorder sentences

Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.

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1.
con el | para ayudarme | inventario? | hasta cincuenta | ¿Puedes contar
¿Puedes contar hasta cincuenta para ayudarme con el inventario?
(Can you count to fifty to help me with the inventory?)
2.
favor. | Necesito comprar | manzanas, por | una docena | y veinte | de huevos
Necesito comprar una docena de huevos y veinte manzanas, por favor.
(I need to buy a dozen eggs and twenty apples, please.)
3.
mi mochila. | siete libros | Hoy tengo | y tres | cuadernos en
Hoy tengo siete libros y tres cuadernos en mi mochila.
(Today I have seven books and three notebooks in my backpack.)
4.
el total. | siete para ver | treinta y cinco | Vamos a sumar | más cuarenta y
Vamos a sumar treinta y cinco más cuarenta y siete para ver el total.
(Let's add thirty-five plus forty-seven to see the total.)
5.
se dice | ¿Sabes cómo | español? | nueve en | noventa y
¿Sabes cómo se dice noventa y nueve en español?
(Do you know how to say ninety-nine in Spanish?)
6.
aprendemos a multiplicar | y dividir números | seis. | En la clase, | como ocho y
En la clase, aprendemos a multiplicar y dividir números como ocho y seis.
(In class, we learn to multiply and divide numbers like eight and six.)

Exercise 2: Match a word

Instruction: Match the translations

Tengo veinte años y me gusta contar números. (I am twenty years old and I like to count numbers.)
Compré cincuenta manzanas para la fiesta de mañana. (I bought fifty apples for tomorrow's party.)
Restamos cuatro del total para saber cuánto queda. (We subtract four from the total to know how much is left.)
En la clase aprendemos a contar hasta noventa y nueve sin problema. (In class we learn to count up to ninety-nine without trouble.)

Exercise 3: Cluster the words

Instruction: Classify the words into two groups according to whether they are numbers or verbs related to mathematical operations.

Números

Verbos de operaciones matemáticas

Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence

Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.

1

Sumar

To add

2

Cuarenta

Forty

3

Cien

One hundred

4

Ochenta

Eighty

5

Uno

One

Ejercicio 5: Conversation exercise

Instrucción:

  1. Read the calculation tasks out loud and solve them. (Read the calculation tasks out loud and solve them.)
  2. Give a calculation task to the others. (Give a calculation task to the others. )

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

A1.4: Numbers and counting

Example phrases:

Diez más dos son doce.

Ten plus two equals twelve.

Diez menos dos es igual a ocho.

Ten minus two equals eight.

Diez por dos son veinte.

Ten times two equals twenty.

Diez dividido por dos es igual a cinco.

Ten devided by two equals five.

Una docena es doce.

A dozen is twelve.

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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards

Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.

1

En la frutería — comprar manzanas

2

En la tienda — comprar ropa

3

En la oficina — contar objetos

Exercise 7: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

1. Yo _____ hasta cincuenta en español para practicar.

(I _____ up to fifty in Spanish to practice.)

2. Tú _____ con la lista para hacer el trabajo correctamente.

(You _____ on the list to do the job correctly.)

3. Nosotros _____ los números del uno al cien juntos.

(We _____ the numbers from one to one hundred together.)

4. Ellos _____ veinte menos cinco para verificar el resultado.

(They _____ twenty minus five to check the result.)

Exercise 8: Counting at the store

Instruction:

Hoy (Contar - Presente) el dinero para comprar frutas en la tienda. En total, (Tener - Presente) cincuenta euros. Primero, (Contar - Presente) cinco manzanas, cada una cuesta tres euros. Después, mi amigo y yo (Restar - Presente) el dinero que gastamos juntos. Finalmente, yo (Sumar - Presente) el cambio que nos devuelve la cajera. Siempre me gusta (Contar - Infinitivo) el dinero con cuidado para no cometer errores.

Today I count the money to buy fruit at the store. In total, I have fifty euros. First, I count five apples, each costs three euros. Then, my friend and I subtract the money we spent together. Finally, I add the change the cashier gives us back. I always like to count the money carefully to avoid making mistakes.

Verb Tables

Contar - Count

Presente

  • yo cuento
  • tú cuentas
  • él/ella cuenta
  • nosotros contamos
  • vosotros contáis
  • ellos/ellas cuentan

Tener - Have

Presente

  • yo tengo
  • tú tienes
  • él/ella tiene
  • nosotros tenemos
  • vosotros tenéis
  • ellos/ellas tienen

Restar - Subtract

Presente

  • yo resto
  • tú restas
  • él/ella resta
  • nosotros restamos
  • vosotros restáis
  • ellos/ellas restan

Sumar - Add

Presente

  • yo sumo
  • tú sumas
  • él/ella suma
  • nosotros sumamos
  • vosotros sumáis
  • ellos/ellas suman

Exercise 9: Números cardinales: básicos

Instruction: Fill in the correct word.

Grammar: Cardinal numbers: basics

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Uno, Once, Cinco, Nueve, Tres, Trece, Diez, Seis

1. 5:
...
(Five)
2. 3:
...
(Three)
3. 10:
...
(Ten)
4. 11:
...
(Once)
5. 6:
...
(Six)
6. 9:
...
(Nine)
7. 13:
...
(Thirteen)
8. 1:
...
(One)

Exercise 10: Números cardinales: centenas, miles, millones

Instruction: Fill in the correct word.

Grammar: Cardinal numbers: hundreds, thousands, millions

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cuatrocientos setenta y seis, ochocientos sesenta y cuatro, novecientos veintiuno, cientoveinticuatro, setecientos cincuenta y tres, doscientos treinta y ocho, seiscientos cuarenta y dos, quinientos ochenta y nueve

1. 589:
...
(Five hundred and eighty-nine)
2. 238:
...
(Two hundred and thirty-eight)
3. 476:
...
(Four hundred and seventy-six)
4. 753:
...
(Seven hundred and fifty-three)
5. 921:
...
(Nine hundred and twenty-one)
6. 642:
...
(Six hundred and forty-two)
7. 124:
...
(One hundred and twenty-four)
8. 864:
...
(Eight hundred and sixty-four)

Exercise 11: Números cardinales: decenas

Instruction: Fill in the correct word.

Grammar: Cardinal numbers: tens

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Ochenta, Sesenta, Treinta, Veinte, Cuarenta, Noventa y nueve, Diez, Setenta

1. 80:
...
(Eighty)
2. 20:
...
(Twenty)
3. 40:
...
(Forty)
4. 70:
...
(Seventy)
5. 30:
...
(Thirty)
6. 99:
...
(Ninety-nine)
7. 10:
...
(Ten)
8. 60:
...
(Sixty)

Grammar

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A1.4.2 Gramática

Números cardinales: básicos

Cardinal numbers: basics

A1.4.3 Gramática

Números cardinales: centenas, miles, millones

Cardinal numbers: hundreds, thousands, millions

A1.4.4 Gramática

Números cardinales: decenas

Cardinal numbers: tens

Verb conjugation tables for this lesson

Contar to count

Presente

Spanish English
(yo) cuento I count
(tú) cuentas You count
(él/ella) cuenta he/she counts
(nosotros/nosotras) contamos we count
(vosotros/vosotras) contáis You count
(ellos/ellas) cuentan they count

Exercises and examples phrases

Restar to subtract

Presente

Spanish English
(yo) resto I subtract
(tú) restas You subtract
(él/ella) resta he/she subtracts
(nosotros/nosotras) restamos we subtract
(vosotros/vosotras) restáis You subtract
(ellos/ellas) restan they subtract

Exercises and examples phrases

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Numbers and Counting in Spanish

This lesson introduces you to the fundamentals of counting and using numbers in Spanish, focusing on cardinal numbers that are essential for everyday conversations. You will learn how to count from basic units to large numbers such as hundreds, thousands, and millions, making it easier to handle real-life situations like shopping, inventory, and simple math operations.

Basic Cardinal Numbers and Usage

You will practice common numbers such as el cuatro (four), el nueve (nine), el veinte (twenty), el cincuenta (fifty), and el cien (one hundred). These are the building blocks used daily in numbers and amounts.

Common Mathematical Verbs

The lesson also covers important verbs related to mathematical operations. These include contar (to count), sumar (to add), and restar (to subtract). Learning these verbs will help you discuss quantities and basic calculations in Spanish naturally.

Daily Situations and Dialogues

You will explore practical dialogues such as buying apples at a fruit shop, purchasing clothes at a store, and counting objects in an office setting. These contexts deepen your understanding and help you apply numbers confidently in everyday conversations.

Useful Phrases and Examples

  • "Tengo veinte años y me gusta contar números." (I am twenty years old and I like to count numbers.)
  • "Compré cincuenta manzanas para la fiesta de mañana." (I bought fifty apples for tomorrow's party.)
  • "Restamos cuatro del total para saber cuánto queda." (We subtract four from the total to know how much remains.)
  • "En la clase aprendemos a contar hasta noventa y nueve sin problema." (In class, we learn to count up to ninety-nine without problem.)

Language Notes on Counting and Expressions

Spanish numbers often combine and contract differently than English compound numbers; for example, noventa y nueve means ninety-nine, literally "ninety and nine." Counting verbs like contar can be used both for "counting numbers" and also in expressions like "Do you count on me?" (¿Cuentas conmigo?).

Unlike English where we say "a dozen eggs," in Spanish you say una docena de huevos, with "de" connecting the number phrase and the noun, which is a frequent structure.

Learning to navigate these small differences will help you speak more naturally and understand numbers in different contexts.

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