Spanish · Time, Numbers & Colors
"One" in Spanish: uno
uno
Note: before a feminine noun: una
One in Spanish is uno when you count alone. Before a masculine noun it shortens to un. Before a feminine noun use una.
Counting
Cuento: uno, dos, tres.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce uno
Say it
OO-noh
/ˈu.no/
OO-noh. Stress OO. Soft final o.
"One" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| uno | one (counting) Alone: uno, dos, tres. | Alone: uno, dos, tres. |
| un | one / a (masculine) Before a masculine noun: un café. | Before a masculine noun: un café. |
| una | one / a (feminine) Before a feminine noun: una mesa. | Before a feminine noun: una mesa. |
| uno más | one more Ordering another. | Ordering another. |
| el uno | the one / number one Labels and floors. | Labels and floors. |
How to use uno in real life
- 1Counting
Cuento: uno, dos, tres.
I count: one, two, three.
Uno when counting alone.
- 2Order
Para mí, uno solo.
For me, just one.
Uno when no noun follows.
- 3Table
Necesito una silla más.
I need one more chair.
Una before feminine nouns.
Mistakes English speakers make with uno
Incorrect: Quiero uno café.
Correct: Quiero un café.
Before a masculine noun, uno shortens to un.
Incorrect: Quiero un mesa.
Correct: Quiero una mesa.
Feminine nouns take una, not un.
Good to know
Counting out loud uses uno. Food orders use un or una for gender.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a café
ChatPal
¿Pides uno o dos cafés?
Are you ordering one or two coffees?
You
Solo uno, gracias.
Just one, thanks.
ChatPal
¿Y una agua?
And a water?
You
Sí, una agua también.
Yes, one water too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "One" in Spanish
When do I use uno vs un vs una?
Uno alone; un before masculine nouns; una before feminine nouns.
Is uno masculine?
When counting, uno is the base form; gender shows in un/una.
How do I say one more?
Uno más, or un/una más with a noun.
Do I say uno café?
No. Say un café.
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