Five in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'five' is 'cinco', pronounced SEEN-koh (IPA: /ˈsinko/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | cinco |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SEEN-koh · /ˈsinko/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'cinco'
- El café cuesta cinco pesos en esa cafetería.
Coffee costs five pesos at that café. - ¿Nos vemos a las cinco en la estación?
Shall we meet at five at the station? - Trabajo cinco días a la semana, de lunes a viernes.
I work five days a week, from Monday to Friday. - Faltan cinco minutos para que empiece la película, así que apaguen los teléfonos.
There are five minutes left before the movie starts, so turn off your phones.
Common Phrases with 'cinco'
- ¡Choca esos cinco!
High five! (literally: bump those five) - cinco para las dos
five to two (telling time, common in Latin America)
How to Use 'cinco'
'Cinco' is invariable. In Latin America the 'c' before 'i' sounds like 's' ('SEEN-koh'), while in most of Spain it is pronounced like the 'th' in 'think'.
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
'Five' in Spanish is 'cinco', pronounced SEEN-koh.
It is spelled c-i-n-c-o.
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