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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'four' in Spanish?
'Four' in Spanish is 'cuatro', pronounced KWAH-troh.
How do you spell 'cuatro'?
It is spelled c-u-a-t-r-o.
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