Italian · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Fourteen" in Italian: quattordici
quattordici
Fourteen in Italian is quattordici (kwaht-TOR-dee-chee). Pattern note: quattordici keeps the double t from quattro.
School year
La classe ha quattordici studenti nuovi.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce quattordici
Say it
kwaht-TOR-dee-chee
/kwatˈtor.di.tʃi/
Quattordici stresses TOR: kwaht-TOR-dee-chee. Soft c.
"Fourteen" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| quattordici | fourteen The number. | The number. |
| quattordici anni | fourteen years old Age. | Age. |
| il quattordici | the 14th (date) Il quattordici febbraio. | Il quattordici febbraio. |
| quattordicesimo | fourteenth Ordinal. | Ordinal. |
How to use quattordici in real life
- 1School year
La classe ha quattordici studenti nuovi.
The class has fourteen new students.
Quattordici + noun.
- 2Age
Mia sorella ha quattordici anni.
My sister is fourteen.
Quattordici anni.
- 3Date
Ci vediamo il quattordici a pranzo.
See you on the fourteenth for lunch.
Il quattordici.
Mistakes English speakers make with quattordici
Incorrect: Ho quattordici anno.
Correct: Ho quattordici anni.
Use plural anni.
Incorrect: Sono le quattordice.
Correct: Sono le quattordici.
The number is quattordici.
Good to know
Quattordici shows up on buses, football shirts, and Valentine-adjacent February dates. Say it smoothly—don't insert an English “teen” rhythm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering cake slices for a party
ChatPal
Servono quattordici fette, non dodici.
We need fourteen slices, not twelve.
You
Ok, chiedo quattordici porzioni alla pasticceria.
Ok, I'll ask the bakery for fourteen portions.
ChatPal
Prendi anche le candele: ne mancano due.
Get the candles too—we're short two.
You
Fatto, passo lì dopo lavoro.
Done, I'll stop by after work.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Fourteen" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Fourteen" in Italian
How do I say I'm fourteen?
Ho quattordici anni.
How is it spelled?
Quattordici—with double t.
Ordinal form?
Quattordicesimo/a.
14:00 time?
Sono le quattordici, or le due del pomeriggio.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- How to Learn Italian Fast and Speak with ConfidenceLearn how to learn Italian with a clear roadmap, speaking-first tactics and daily habits that turn basics into real conversation confidence.
- Translate Hello in Italian with ConfidenceLearn how to translate hello in Italian with context, pronunciation, and practice prompts. Master ciao, buongiorno, buonasera, and salve for real conversations.
