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"One thousand" in Spanish: mil
mil
One thousand in Spanish is mil. Say mil pesos for money. Dos mil means two thousand.
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How to pronounce mil
Say it
meel
/mil/
meel. One short syllable. Clear ee sound.
"One thousand" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mil | one thousand Base number. | Base number. |
| mil pesos | one thousand pesos Money. | Money. |
| dos mil | two thousand Larger amounts. | Larger amounts. |
| mil doscientos | one thousand two hundred Exact totals. | Exact totals. |
| un mil | one thousand (rare) Usually just mil, not un mil. | Usually just mil, not un mil. |
How to use mil in real life
- 1ATM
Saco mil pesos.
I withdraw one thousand pesos.
Mil with money.
- 2Rent
El alquiler es mil dólares.
The rent is one thousand dollars.
Round rent figure.
- 3Year talk
Viajé en dos mil veinte.
I traveled in two thousand twenty.
Dos mil in years.
Mistakes English speakers make with mil
Incorrect: Un mil pesos.
Correct: Mil pesos.
Say mil, not un mil, for 1000.
Incorrect: Mils personas vinieron.
Correct: Mil personas vinieron.
Mil does not take a plural -s for the number itself.
Good to know
Cash machines in Latin America often dispense mil-peso bills. Years after 2000 use dos mil…
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the ATM
ChatPal
¿Sacas mil?
Are you taking out one thousand?
You
Sí, mil pesos.
Yes, one thousand pesos.
ChatPal
El cajero da billetes de doscientos.
The machine gives two-hundred bills.
You
Está bien. Con mil me alcanza.
Fine. One thousand is enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "One thousand" in Spanish
Do I say un mil?
Usually no. Just mil.
Does mil change for gender?
No. Mil stays mil.
How do you say two thousand?
Dos mil.
How do you pronounce mil?
meel.
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