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"Ten" in Spanish: diez
diez
Ten in Spanish is diez. Use diez for quantities, ages, and times. A las diez means at ten o'clock.
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How to pronounce diez
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DYEHS
/djes/
DYEHS. Soft d. One syllable. Clear final s.
"Ten" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| diez | ten The cardinal number. | The cardinal number. |
| a las diez | at ten o'clock Clock plans. | Clock plans. |
| diez años | ten years old Age with tener. | Age with tener. |
| el diez | the 10th (date) Dates: el diez de agosto. | Dates: el diez de agosto. |
| las diez | ten o'clock Son las diez. | Son las diez. |
How to use diez in real life
- 1Movie night
La película empieza a las diez.
The movie starts at ten.
A las diez for showtime.
- 2Market
Quiero diez naranjas.
I want ten oranges.
Diez + plural noun.
- 3Family
Mi primo tiene diez años.
My cousin is ten.
Tener + diez + años.
Mistakes English speakers make with diez
Incorrect: Son la diez.
Correct: Son las diez.
Clock time uses las with diez.
Incorrect: Diez personas somos listos.
Correct: Diez personas estamos listas. / Somos diez.
Say somos diez for we are ten.
Good to know
Good to knowA perfect score is a menudo un diez. Days and months stay lowercase: el diez de marzo.
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Picking fruit
ChatPal
¿Cuántas quieres? ¿Diez?
How many do you want? Ten?
You
Sí, diez está bien.
Yes, ten is fine.
ChatPal
Pago a las diez, ¿ok?
I'll pay at ten, okay?
You
Claro. Nos vemos luego.
Sure. See you later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ten" in Spanish
Does diez change gender?
No. Diez stays the same with any noun.
At ten o'clock?
A las diez.
How do I say I'm ten?
Tengo diez años.
Date form?
El diez de marzo.
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