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"Eighteen" in Spanish: dieciocho
dieciocho
Eighteen in Spanish is dieciocho. Write it as one word. Dieciocho años is legal adult age in many Spanish-speaking countries.
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How to pronounce dieciocho
Say it
dyeh-see-OH-choh
/djesiˈotʃo/
dyeh-see-OH-choh. Stress OH. Soft ch.
"Eighteen" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dieciocho | eighteen The cardinal number (one word). | The cardinal number (one word). |
| a las dieciocho | at 18:00 / 6 p.m. 24-hour schedules. | 24-hour schedules. |
| dieciocho años | eighteen years old Age; often adulthood. | Age; often adulthood. |
| el dieciocho | the 18th (date) Dates: el dieciocho de agosto. | Dates: el dieciocho de agosto. |
| las dieciocho | eighteen hundred hours Formal clock reading. | Formal clock reading. |
How to use dieciocho in real life
- 1ID check
Necesitas dieciocho años.
You need to be eighteen.
Dieciocho años for age limit.
- 2Dinner
Cenamos a las dieciocho.
We eat dinner at 18:00.
A las dieciocho on plans.
- 3Count
Hay dieciocho mesas afuera.
There are eighteen tables outside.
Dieciocho + noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with dieciocho
Incorrect: Dieci ocho años.
Correct: Dieciocho años.
Write dieciocho as one word.
Incorrect: Son la dieciocho.
Correct: Son las dieciocho. / Son las seis de la tarde.
Use las with dieciocho.
Good to know
Dieciocho años often means adult for voting or ID rules, but check local law. Casual time talk may say las seis.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a concert ticket
ChatPal
¿Tienes dieciocho años?
Are you eighteen?
You
Sí, tengo dieciocho cumplidos.
Yes, I'm eighteen already.
ChatPal
El show empieza a las dieciocho.
The show starts at 18:00.
You
Llego temprano entonces.
I'll arrive early then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eighteen" in Spanish
One word or two for dieciocho?
One word: dieciocho.
Does dieciocho change gender?
No. Dieciocho is invariable.
How do you pronounce dieciocho?
dyeh-see-OH-choh.
I'm eighteen?
Tengo dieciocho años.
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