numero
The English word 'number' is translated into Tagalog as numero.
numero is a noun used to describe an abstract entity used to describe quantity.
Meaning: abstract entity used to describe quantity (noun)
Which one should you use?
While numero is used for mathematical or abstract numbers, the word bilang is the more common word for a count or a specific number in general conversation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
numero is a loanword from Spanish and is often perceived as more formal or technical than the native Tagalog word bilang.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make numero plural, add the plural marker mga before it (resulting in mga numero). For numbers between eleven and nineteen, you use the prefix labing- followed by the basic numeral. For context, the basic numerals are dalawa (2), tatlo (3), apat (4), lima (5), anim (6), pito (7), walo (8) and siyam (9). Higher denominations include dalawampu (20), daan (100) and libo (1,000).
Did you know?
- The word numero shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'name', as both trace back to the Proto-Indo-European root *nem-, which relates to 'allotting' or 'assigning'.
- The native Tagalog word for 'hundred', daan, is also the word for 'path' or 'way', creating a linguistic link between a large number and a journey.
- Filipinos often use Spanish numbers instead of Tagalog ones when telling time or referring to dates and prices, making the native counting system less common in daily life.
Examples in context
- Iyon ay perpektong numero.It's the perfect number.This sentence shows how to describe a perfect numero.Tatoeba #1440313 by nonong, translation #1440305 by CM
- Iyon ay salamangkang numero.It's a magic number.This sentence shows how to describe a magic numero.Tatoeba #1440322 by nonong, translation #1440312 by sundown
- Ang paborito kong numero ay 4.My favorite number is 4.This sentence shows how to express a favorite numero.Tatoeba #11263716 by qwertzu, translation #10000933 by Ricardo14
- Labing-isaEleven
- dalawampu't isaTwenty-one
- dalawampu't dalawaTwenty-two
- isang daanOne hundred
- dalawang daanTwo hundred
- isang liboOne thousand
- dalawang liboTwo thousand
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jasmine is asking Ricardo for his phone number.
- JasmineAno ang numero ng telepono mo, Ricardo?What is your phone number, Ricardo?
- RicardoIto ang numero ko, Jasmine.This is my number, Jasmine.
- JasmineSalamat sa pagbibigay ng iyong numero.Thank you for giving your number.
- RicardoWalang anuman, Jasmine.You're welcome, Jasmine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries numero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
