el número 16
The English phrase "the number 16" is translated into Spanish as el número 16.
This phrase refers to the cardinal number that follows 15 and precedes 17. The word for the number 16 itself is dieciséis.
How does it change in a sentence?
When saying 'the number 16', you replace the digits with the word dieciséis to form el número dieciséis.
Did you know?
- The word número shares a prehistoric root with the English word 'number', both originating from the Proto-Indo-European root *nem, meaning 'to assign' or 'to allot'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the number 16 does not hold the same 'coming-of-age' weight as it does in the United States with 'Sweet 16' parties.
- When writing out numbers in Spanish, many style guides suggest that numbers from 16 to 29 should be written as a single word, rather than separate words.
Examples in context
- Tengo dieciséis años.I am sixteen years old.
- Puedes encontrarnos en el piso dieciséis del edificio.You can find us on the sixteenth floor of the building.
- Me desperté a las dieciséis horas.I woke up at sixteen o'clock.
- ¿A qué hora salió el vuelo número dieciséis?What time did Flight 16 depart?
- El número 16 es mi favorito.The number 16 is my favorite.
- Escribe el número 16 en la pizarra.Write the number 16 on the board.
- ¿Viste el número 16 en el sorteo?Did you see the number 16 in the draw?
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at a list of house numbers.
- Elena¿Buscas el número 16, Daniel?Are you looking for the number 16, Daniel?
- DanielSí, Elena, busco el número 16.Yes, Elena, I am looking for the number 16.
- ElenaCreo que es la casa azul.I think it is the blue house.
- DanielTienes razón, gracias.You are right, thanks.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, número, CC BY-SA 4.0.
