Spanish · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Forty" in Spanish: cuarenta
cuarenta
Forty in Spanish is cuarenta. Use cuarenta for counts and ages. After forty, say cuarenta y uno, cuarenta y dos, and so on.
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How to pronounce cuarenta
Say it
kwah-REHN-tah
/kwaˈɾenta/
kwah-REHN-tah. Stress REHN. Soft r. Clear tah.
"Forty" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| cuarenta | forty The cardinal number. | The cardinal number. |
| cuarenta y uno | forty-one Forty plus ones. | Forty plus ones. |
| cuarenta años | forty years old Age with tener. | Age with tener. |
| el cuarenta | the 40th (date) Rare as a date; more often a score or age. | Rare as a date; more often a score or age. |
| cuarenta minutos | forty minutes Duration. | Duration. |
How to use cuarenta in real life
- 1Age
Mi papá tiene cuarenta años.
My dad is forty.
Tener + cuarenta + años.
- 2Wait
Faltan cuarenta minutos.
Forty minutes left.
Cuarenta minutos for duration.
- 3Shop
Cuestan cuarenta pesos.
They cost forty pesos.
Cuarenta + currency.
Mistakes English speakers make with cuarenta
Incorrect: Cuarentaiuno junto.
Correct: Cuarenta y uno.
Use cuarenta y … with y from 41 up.
Incorrect: Son cuarenta persona.
Correct: Son cuarenta personas.
Plural personas with cuarenta.
Good to know
Good to knowFrom 41, keep the y: cuarenta y cinco. Prices and bus waits often use cuarenta in everyday talk.
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Paying at a market
ChatPal
¿Son cuarenta pesos?
Is it forty pesos?
You
Sí, cuarenta en total.
Yes, forty in total.
ChatPal
Tengo cuarenta exactos.
I have exactly forty.
You
Gracias. Que le vaya bien.
Thanks. Have a good day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Forty" in Spanish
Does cuarenta change gender?
No. Cuarenta is invariable.
Forty-one?
Cuarenta y uno.
How do you pronounce cuarenta?
kwah-REHN-tah.
I'm forty?
Tengo cuarenta años.
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