los números del 1 al 10
The English phrase "the numbers 1-10" is translated into Spanish as los números del 1 al 10.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the structure del [number] al [number] to express a range from one point to another.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people use their thumb to start counting from one, whereas English speakers typically start with the index finger.
- While we use numbers for counting, the Spanish word número is also used to refer to a 'performance' or 'act' in a circus or variety show.
- The word los comes from the Latin illōs, which was originally used to point to something far away, meaning 'those'.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres dos tazas de café?Do you want two cups of coffee?
- ¿Conoces los números del 1 al 10 en español?Do you know the numbers 1 to 10 in Spanish?
- Tengo que practicar los números del 1 al 10.I have to practice the numbers 1 to 10.
- Escribe los números del 1 al 10 en la pizarra.Write the numbers 1 to 10 on the blackboard.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are studying Spanish together in a cafe.
- DanielMaría, ¿puedes decir los números del 1 al 10?María, can you say the numbers 1 to 10?
- MaríaClaro, Daniel. Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez.Sure, Daniel. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
- Daniel¡Muy bien! Tu pronunciación es excelente.Very good! Your pronunciation is excellent.
- MaríaGracias, todavía estoy aprendiendo.Thanks, I am still learning.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, los, CC BY-SA 4.0.
