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"Sixteen" in Spanish: dieciséis
dieciséis
Sixteen in Spanish is dieciséis. Write dieciséis as one word with an accent on séis. Use dieciséis for ages, counts, and times.
ID age
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How to pronounce dieciséis
Say it
dyeh-see-SEYS
/djesiˈseis/
dyeh-see-SEYS. Stress SEYS. Keep the accent on séis.
"Sixteen" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dieciséis | sixteen The cardinal number (one word). | The cardinal number (one word). |
| a las dieciséis | at 16:00 / 4 p.m. 24-hour schedules. | 24-hour schedules. |
| dieciséis años | sixteen years old Age with tener. | Age with tener. |
| el dieciséis | the 16th (date) Dates: el dieciséis de junio. | Dates: el dieciséis de junio. |
| las dieciséis | sixteen hundred hours Formal clock reading. | Formal clock reading. |
How to use dieciséis in real life
- 1ID age
Tengo dieciséis años.
I am sixteen.
Tener + dieciséis + años.
- 2Classroom
Hay dieciséis alumnos hoy.
There are sixteen students today.
Dieciséis + noun.
- 3Schedule
La clase termina a las dieciséis.
Class ends at 16:00.
A las dieciséis on boards.
Mistakes English speakers make with dieciséis
Incorrect: Dieci seis años.
Correct: Dieciséis años.
Write dieciséis as one word with the accent.
Incorrect: Son la dieciséis.
Correct: Son las dieciséis. / Son las cuatro de la tarde.
Use las with dieciséis.
Good to know
Good to knowTeens 16–29 are one word in Spanish: dieciséis, diecisiete, and so on. Keep the written accent on dieciséis.
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ChatPal
¿Cuántos años tienes? ¿Dieciséis?
How old are you? Sixteen?
You
Sí, tengo dieciséis años.
Yes, I'm sixteen.
ChatPal
Anota: dieciséis en la casilla.
Write: dieciséis in the box.
You
Listo. Ya lo escribí.
Done. I already wrote it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sixteen" in Spanish
Where is the accent in dieciséis?
On séis: dieciséis.
One word or two?
One word: dieciséis.
Does dieciséis change gender?
No. Dieciséis is invariable.
I'm sixteen?
Tengo dieciséis años.
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