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"Ten" in Italian: dieci
dieci
Ten in Italian is dieci (DYEH-chee). Clock time is alle dieci. A perfect score is dieci e lode in school talk.
Night plans
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How to pronounce dieci
Say it
DYEH-chee
/ˈdjɛ.tʃi/
Dieci stresses DYEH: DYEH-chee. Soft ch like cheese.
"Ten" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dieci | ten The number. | The number. |
| alle dieci | at ten Clock time. | Clock time. |
| le dieci | ten o'clock Talking about the hour. | Talking about the hour. |
| dieci euro | ten euros Prices. | Prices. |
How to use dieci in real life
- 1Night plans
Il concerto inizia alle dieci.
The concert starts at ten.
Alle dieci for the hour.
- 2Counting change
Ti restituisco dieci euro.
I'll give you back ten euros.
Dieci before euro.
- 3Group size
Siamo in dieci a tavola.
There are ten of us at the table.
In dieci for a group.
Mistakes English speakers make with dieci
Incorrect: Arrivo alle diece.
Correct: Arrivo alle dieci.
Spelling and sound: dieci.
Incorrect: Ho dieci anni vecchio.
Correct: Ho dieci anni.
Age needs no vecchio.
Good to know
Dieci e lode is the classic top school mark. In casual speech dieci also means a perfect ten for looks or performance.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching a late train
ChatPal
Il treno parte alle dieci in punto.
The train leaves at ten sharp.
You
Allora usciamo alle dieci meno un quarto.
Then let's leave at a quarter to ten.
ChatPal
Ok. Tra dieci minuti chiamo un taxi.
Ok. In ten minutes I'll call a taxi.
You
Perfetto, chiudo la valigia.
Perfect, I'll close the suitcase.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ten" in Italian
How do I say at 10:00?
Alle dieci.
How do I say 10:30?
Le dieci e mezza.
What is dieci e lode?
A top school grade: ten with honors.
How do I say ten of us?
Siamo in dieci.
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