mi número de la suerte
/mi numeɾo de la sweɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my lucky number" is translated into Spanish as mi número de la suerte.
This phrase is used to refer to a specific number that a person believes brings them good fortune.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), número (number), de la (of the) and suerte (luck).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can use the phrase mi número de la suerte or the alternative mi número que me da suerte.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi numeɾo de la sweɾte/
Did you know?
- The word suerte shares a common ancestor with the English word 'sort', as both derive from a root meaning 'to bind' or 'to allot'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the number 13 is viewed as unlucky, but some people reclaim it as their número de la suerte to defy superstition.
- While English speakers use 'luck' to describe fortune, the Spanish word suerte can also mean 'fate' or 'destiny' in many contexts.
Examples in context
- Hola, mi número de la suerte es el ocho.Hello, my lucky number is eight.
- Me gustaría jugar a la lotería con mi número de la suerte.I would like to play the lottery with my lucky number.
- En mi familia, el número de la suerte es el siete.In my family, the lucky number is seven.
- Siempre apuesto al número que me da suerte.I always bet on the number that brings me luck.
- Mi número de la suerte es el siete.My lucky number is seven.
- Siete es mi número de la suerte.Seven is my lucky number.
- ¿Cuál es mi número de la suerte?What is my lucky number?
- Siempre uso mi número de la suerte en los juegos.I always use my lucky number in games.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are playing a board game at a cafe.
- LucíaTengo que lanzar el dado para ganar.I have to roll the dice to win.
- DanielUsa el siete, que es mi número de la suerte.Use seven, which is my lucky number.
- Lucía¡Es verdad! El siete es tu número de la suerte.That's true! Seven is your lucky number.
- Daniel¡Espero que me traiga mucha fortuna hoy!I hope it brings me a lot of fortune today!
