Eleven in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'eleven' is 'once', pronounced OHN-seh (IPA: /ˈonse/). It is an A1-level number.
Pronunciation: OHN-seh
| Spanish | once |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | OHN-seh · /ˈonse/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'once'
- El partido de fútbol empieza a las once de la mañana.
The soccer game starts at eleven in the morning. - ¿Sabías que un equipo de fútbol tiene once jugadores?
Did you know that a soccer team has eleven players? - Mi sobrina cumplió once años la semana pasada.
My niece turned eleven last week. - Anoche me acosté a las once y media porque me quedé terminando un trabajo de la universidad.
Last night I went to bed at eleven thirty because I stayed up finishing a university assignment.
Common Phrases with 'once'
- tomar once
to have afternoon tea (Chile) - el once inicial
the starting eleven (soccer lineup)
How to Use 'once'
Unlike English 'eleven' through 'fifteen', Spanish 'once', 'doce', 'trece', 'catorce' and 'quince' are single irregular words you must memorize; the '-teen' pattern only starts at 'dieciséis' (16).
Regional note: In Chile, 'la once' (or 'tomar once') is the beloved late-afternoon tea-and-bread meal, similar to British teatime — a meaning unrelated to the hour.
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Eleven' in Spanish is 'once', pronounced OHN-seh.
It is spelled o-n-c-e.
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