número de cuenta
/numeɾo de kwenta/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "account number" is translated into Spanish as número de cuenta. Wiktionary also lists account number.
Meaning: banking (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| número de cuenta | /numeɾo de kwenta/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| account number | /aɡkount numbeɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
número de cuenta is a masculine noun used in banking contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of número (number), de (of) and cuenta (account).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the word número changes to números, while cuenta remains singular in the construction los números de cuenta. You can also make the phrase more specific by adding the definite article la before cuenta, resulting in el número de la cuenta, which refers to the number of a specific account.
Did you know?
- The word cuenta comes from the verb contar, which means both 'to count' and 'to tell a story'.
- In Spanish, the word cuenta is used for both a bank account and the bill at a restaurant.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, when performing international transfers, you will be asked for an IBAN or a CLABE rather than just a simple número de cuenta.
Examples in context
- Olvidé mi número de cuenta.I forgot my account number.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have forgotten your número de cuenta.Tatoeba #11967771 by Eremon, translation #5769799 by mailohilohi
- Aquí está mi número de cuenta.Here's my account number.This sentence is useful for providing your número de cuenta to someone.Tatoeba #11967738 by Eremon, translation #240566 by CK
- ¿Cuál es su número de cuenta?What is your account number?
Example conversation
Daniel is talking to a bank teller.
- DanielHola, necesito cambiar mi número de cuenta.Hello, I need to change my account number.
- MaríaClaro, Daniel. Por favor, dúme tu identificación.Of course, Daniel. Please give me your ID.
- DanielAquí tienes mi documento y el número de cuenta.Here is my document and the account number.
- MaríaGracias, ahora voy a revisar la información.Thank you, now I am going to check the information.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “account number” translations and entries número de cuenta, account number, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
