uno
/ˈuno/
uno is the Spanish word for the number one.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈuno/
Did you know?
- The word uno shares a common ancestor with the Russian word один (odin), meaning they are distant linguistic cousins.
- Although uno means 'one', it is also used as a generic pronoun for 'someone' or 'a person', much like saying 'one' in 'one must be careful' in English.
- When uno is used as an adjective before a masculine noun, it changes to un. For example, you say un libro rather than uno libro.
Examples in context
- Tom y Mary juegan al Uno.Tom and Mary are playing Uno.This sentence shows the use of uno in the context of a game.Tatoeba #1854433 by Shishir, translation #1476481 by Spamster
- Estamos jugando Uno.We're playing Uno.This sentence demonstrates how to say you are playing the game uno.Tatoeba #12938063 by maaster, translation #12938357 by rul
- Tengo solo uno.I only have one.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are counting supplies in a kitchen.
- Alejandro¿Cuántos limones quedan?How many lemons are left?
- MaríaSolo queda uno.There is only one left.
- AlejandroNecesito comprar más.I need to buy more.
- MaríaYo te ayudo, Alejandro.I will help you, Alejandro.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry uno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries uno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
