números impares
/numeɾos impaɾes/from spelling rules
The phrase for "odd numbers" in Spanish is números impares.
The phrase refers to whole numbers that cannot be divided exactly by two.
What does it mean word for word?
The word impares is derived from the concept of being "uneven" or "not paired".
Which one should you use?
The opposite of números impares is números pares, which means "even numbers".
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to refer to a single odd number, you should use the singular form número impar.
How do you pronounce it?
/numeɾos impaɾes/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you describe a person's ability as impar, you are not calling them 'strange', but rather 'unparalleled' or 'unique'. It suggests their talent is so great that it has no equal.
- When talking about clothing, a single sock that has lost its mate is referred to as a calcetín impar.
- The Spanish word for 'even', par, is the same word used to describe a 'couple' of people or a 'pair' of objects.
Examples in context
- No me gustan los números impares.I do not like odd numbers.
- ¿Puedes decirme los números impares del uno al diez?Can you tell me the odd numbers from one to ten?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are studying math together.
- DanielSofía, ¿cuáles son los números impares en esta serie?Sofía, which are the odd numbers in this series?
- SofíaSon el tres, el siete y el once, Daniel.They are three, seven, and eleven, Daniel.
- DanielTienes razón, me confundí con los pares.You're right, I got them confused with the even ones.
- SofíaNo pasa nada, es un error común.It's okay, it's a common mistake.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
