Eight in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'eight' is 'ocho', pronounced OH-choh (IPA: /ˈotʃo/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | ocho |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | OH-choh · /ˈotʃo/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'ocho'
- La cena es a las ocho de la noche.
Dinner is at eight in the evening. - ¿Trabajas ocho horas al día?
Do you work eight hours a day? - El pulpo tiene ocho brazos.
The octopus has eight arms. - Salimos de viaje dentro de ocho días, así que esta semana tenemos que hacer las maletas.
We leave on our trip in a week, so we have to pack our bags this week.
Common Phrases with 'ocho'
- dentro de ocho días
in a week's time - hacerse un ocho
to get all tangled up / confused (Mexico, Caribbean)
How to Use 'ocho'
'Ocho' is invariable. Note the idiomatic use of 'ocho días' to mean 'a week' and 'quince días' for 'two weeks' in everyday Spanish.
Keep Counting in Spanish
Numbers 1–15 are unique words, 16–29 are written as one fused word (dieciséis, veintitrés), and from 31 upwards you join the tens and units with y: treinta y uno, cuarenta y cinco. Get the full list, the cien vs. ciento rule and how to give your age, tell the time and read prices in our guide to numbers in Spanish 1–100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Eight' in Spanish is 'ocho', pronounced OH-choh.
It is spelled o-c-h-o.
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