todos los números
/todos los numeɾos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "all the numbers" is said as todos los números.
This phrase refers to every single digit or numerical value within a specific set or sequence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of todos (all), los (the, masculine plural) and números (numbers).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a continuous sequence of numbering rather than individual numerical values, you might use toda la numeración. If you are specifically referring to the individual digits or numerical figures in a set, you can use todas las cifras.
How do you pronounce it?
/todos los numeɾos/
Did you know?
- In a circus or a variety show, the phrase todos los números refers to 'all the acts' or performances rather than mathematical values.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the comma and period are swapped compared to English. A 'thousand' is often marked with a dot and decimals with a comma, meaning todos los números on a financial sheet may look inverted to an English speaker.
- The masculine plural article los in todos los números is a direct descendant of the Latin accusative illōs, which originally functioned as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'those'.
Examples in context
- He escrito todos los números hasta el treinta y uno.I've written down all the numbers up to thirty-one.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase todos los números in the context of writing a sequence.Tatoeba #772576 by cueyayotl, translation #772604 by BraveSentry
- El costo total del proyecto es de doscientos cincuenta mil dólares.The total cost of the project is two hundred fifty thousand dollars.
- Debes revisar todos los números de la lista.You must check all the numbers on the list.
- Ella olvidó anotar todos los números de teléfono.She forgot to write down all the phone numbers.
Example conversation
Daniel is helping María check a mathematical spreadsheet.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿puedes verificar todos los números de esta tabla?Daniel, can you verify all the numbers in this table?
- DanielSí, María, revisaré todos los números ahora mismo.Yes, María, I will check all the numbers right now.
- MaríaGracias, es un trabajo muy largo.Thank you, it is a very long job.
- DanielNo te preocupes, no hay problema.Don't worry, it's no problem.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries los, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
