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"Zero" in Spanish: cero
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Zero in Spanish is cero. It does not change for gender: cero. Use cero in scores, temperatures, and phone numbers.
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How to pronounce cero
Say it
SEH-roh
/ˈse.ɾo/
SEH-roh. Soft c like s in Latin America. Stress SEH.
"Zero" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| cero | zero The number 0. | The number 0. |
| cero grados | zero degrees Temperature. | Temperature. |
| dar cero | to give a zero (score) Tests and grades. | Tests and grades. |
| partir de cero | to start from scratch Idiom with cero. | Idiom with cero. |
How to use cero in real life
- 1Score
El examen me dio cero.
The exam gave me a zero.
Cero as a grade.
- 2Weather
Hoy hay cero grados.
Today it is zero degrees.
Cero grados.
- 3Phone
Mi número termina en cero.
My number ends in zero.
Say cero, not oh.
Mistakes English speakers make with cero
Incorrect: Tengo zero pesos.
Correct: Tengo cero pesos.
Use cero, not English zero.
Incorrect: La temperatura es ceroa.
Correct: La temperatura es cero.
Cero does not take a feminine -a.
Good to know
Good to knowOn phone numbers in Latin America, people say cero for 0. Partir de cero means starting over from nothing.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reading a thermometer
ChatPal
¿Marca cero grados?
Does it show zero degrees?
You
Sí. Está en cero.
Yes. It is at zero.
ChatPal
Entonces lleva abrigo.
Then wear a coat.
You
Con cero, sí. Tengo frío.
At zero, yes. I'm cold.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Zero" in Spanish
Does cero change for gender?
No. Cero stays cero.
How do you pronounce cero in Latin America?
SEH-roh, with soft s sound for c.
How do I say zero degrees?
Cero grados.
Do I say oh for 0 on the phone?
Usually say cero.
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