Four in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'four' is 'cuatro', pronounced KWAH-troh (IPA: /ˈkwatɾo/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | cuatro |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | KWAH-troh · /ˈkwatɾo/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'cuatro'
- Necesitamos una mesa para cuatro personas.
We need a table for four people. - ¿Puedes venir a las cuatro de la tarde?
Can you come at four in the afternoon? - El boleto del metro cuesta cuatro pesos.
The subway ticket costs four pesos. - Mi familia se mudó cuatro veces antes de encontrar la casa donde vivimos ahora.
My family moved four times before finding the house where we live now.
Common Phrases with 'cuatro'
- cuatro gatos
hardly anyone (literally: four cats) - decirle a alguien cuatro cosas
to give someone a piece of your mind
How to Use 'cuatro'
'Cuatro' is invariable and starts with the 'kw' sound of 'cu + vowel', like 'cuándo'. Colloquially it can mean 'very few': 'solo vinieron cuatro gatos' (hardly anyone came).
Regional note: In Venezuela, 'el cuatro' is also a small four-stringed guitar central to folk music.
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
'Four' in Spanish is 'cuatro', pronounced KWAH-troh.
It is spelled c-u-a-t-r-o.
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