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"Twelve" in Spanish: doce
doce
Twelve in Spanish is doce. Use doce for counts, ages, and clock times. A las doce can mean noon or midnight.
Lunch
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How to pronounce doce
Say it
DOH-seh
/ˈdose/
DOH-seh. Soft s. Stress DOH. Clear vowels.
"Twelve" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| doce | twelve The cardinal number. | The cardinal number. |
| a las doce | at twelve / at noon or midnight Add del mediodía or de la noche if needed. | Add del mediodía or de la noche if needed. |
| doce años | twelve years old Age with tener. | Age with tener. |
| el doce | the 12th (date) Dates: el doce de octubre. | Dates: el doce de octubre. |
| las doce | twelve o'clock Son las doce. | Son las doce. |
How to use doce in real life
- 1Lunch
Comemos a las doce.
We eat at twelve.
A las doce for noonish plans.
- 2Bakery
Quiero doce panecillos.
I want twelve rolls.
Doce + plural noun.
- 3School
Mi hermana tiene doce años.
My sister is twelve.
Tener + doce + años.
Mistakes English speakers make with doce
Incorrect: A la doce del día.
Correct: A las doce del día. / Al mediodía.
Hours use las with doce.
Incorrect: Doce persona viene.
Correct: Vienen doce personas.
Plural verb with doce personas.
Good to know
Clarify a las doce del mediodía or a las doce de la noche. Many places close alrededor de las doce for lunch.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering a dozen pastries
ChatPal
¿Una docena? Son doce.
A dozen? That's twelve.
You
Sí, doce por favor.
Yes, twelve please.
ChatPal
Listos a las doce.
Ready at twelve.
You
Paso a buscarlos luego.
I'll pick them up later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Twelve" in Spanish
Does doce change gender?
No. Doce is the same for all nouns.
Noon or midnight?
A las doce — add del mediodía or de la noche.
How do I say I'm twelve?
Tengo doce años.
Date form?
El doce de octubre.
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