treinta
/ˈtɾeinta/
The Spanish word for thirty is treinta.
treinta is the cardinal number used for counting or stating quantities. When you do not know an exact number and want to express an approximation, such as 'thirty-something' or 'around thirty', you can use informal phrases like treinta y pico or treinta y tantos.
Meaning: cardinal number (num)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɾeinta/
Did you know?
- The phrase treinta y pico literally translates to 'thirty and a beak', using the word for a bird's beak to signify a small remaining amount.
- The Latin ancestor trīgintā is the root of the English word 'trigintennial', which describes a period of thirty years.
- While treinta is the standard number, in some Caribbean dialects, the final 'a' is shortened or softened in rapid speech, which can make it sound like treint'.
Examples in context
- Tiene treinta y uno.He's thirty-one.This example shows how to use treinta when stating a number like thirty-one.Tatoeba #4638361 by cueyayotl, translation #12299694 by Miktsoanit
- Hace ya treinta años.It's already been thirty years.This sentence demonstrates the use of treinta to refer to a period of thirty years.Tatoeba #8310706 by arh, translation #10658775 by Lebensfreude
- Tom tiene treinta años.Tom is thirty years old.This example shows how to use treinta when stating someone's age.Tatoeba #2115787 by hayastan, translation #1024810 by CK
- Creo que hay treinta y tantos asientos disponibles.I think there are thirty-some seats available.
- Voy a cumplir treinta años la semana que viene.I'm turning thirty next week.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are checking the price of a gift.
- Elena¿Cuánto cuesta este reloj, Daniel?How much does this watch cost, Daniel?
- DanielCuesta exactamente treinta euros.It costs exactly thirty euros.
- ElenaEs un buen precio para ella.It is a good price for her.
- DanielSí, vamos a comprarlo.Yes, let's buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thirty” translations and entries treinta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries treinta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
