decimotercero
/ˌdeθimoteɾˈθeɾo/
The Spanish word for thirteenth is decimotercero.
Meaning: ordinal form of thirteen (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use decimotercero for position (13th) and treceavo for fractions (1/13).
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌdeθimoteɾˈθeɾo/
Did you know?
- While decimotercero is the official word for 'thirteenth', many Spanish speakers colloquially use treceavo for both the position and the fraction. This is technically incorrect but common enough to be heard in daily conversation.
- The word décimo inside decimotercero shares a root with the English word 'decimal'. Both come from the Latin word for 'tenth'.
- In many Spanish texts, you will see the abbreviation 1.º or 13.º to represent the ordinal instead of writing the full word.
Examples in context
- La decimotercera vez que visito este lugar.The thirteenth time I visit this place.
- La treceava vez que vamos a este restaurante.The thirteenth time we go to this restaurant.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about their apartment building.
- Lucía¿En qué piso vives, Javier?Which floor do you live on, Javier?
- JavierVivo en el decimotercero piso.I live on the thirteenth floor.
- Lucía¡Es muy alto!That is very high!
- JavierSí, pero tiene una vista genial.Yes, but it has a great view.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thirteenth” translations and entries decimotercero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
