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"Seventeen" in Spanish: diecisiete
diecisiete
Seventeen in Spanish is diecisiete. Write it as one word. Use diecisiete for ages, counts, and clock times.
Age
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How to pronounce diecisiete
Say it
dyeh-see-SYEH-teh
/djesiˈsjete/
dyeh-see-SYEH-teh. Stress SYEH. Smooth syllables.
"Seventeen" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| diecisiete | seventeen The cardinal number (one word). | The cardinal number (one word). |
| a las diecisiete | at 17:00 / 5 p.m. 24-hour schedules. | 24-hour schedules. |
| diecisiete años | seventeen years old Age with tener. | Age with tener. |
| el diecisiete | the 17th (date) Dates: el diecisiete de julio. | Dates: el diecisiete de julio. |
| las diecisiete | seventeen hundred hours Formal clock reading. | Formal clock reading. |
How to use diecisiete in real life
- 1Age
Mi prima tiene diecisiete años.
My cousin is seventeen.
Tener + diecisiete + años.
- 2Team
Jugamos con diecisiete jugadores.
We play with seventeen players.
Diecisiete + noun.
- 3Office hours
Cerramos a las diecisiete.
We close at 17:00.
A las diecisiete on signs.
Mistakes English speakers make with diecisiete
Incorrect: Dieci siete personas.
Correct: Diecisiete personas.
Write diecisiete as one word.
Incorrect: Tengo diecisiete año.
Correct: Tengo diecisiete años.
Plural años with diecisiete.
Good to know
Good to knowLike other teens, diecisiete is one word. Casual speech may say las cinco de la tarde instead of las diecisiete.
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Checking closing time
ChatPal
¿Cierran a las diecisiete?
Do you close at 17:00?
You
Sí, a las diecisiete exactamente.
Yes, at 17:00 exactly.
ChatPal
Somos diecisiete en la lista.
There are seventeen of us on the list.
You
Entonces entramos ya.
Then let's go in now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Seventeen" in Spanish
Spelling of diecisiete?
One word: diecisiete.
Gender of diecisiete?
Diecisiete does not change for gender.
How do you pronounce diecisiete?
dyeh-see-SYEH-teh.
I'm seventeen?
Tengo diecisiete años.
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