Nine in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'nine' is 'nueve', pronounced NWEH-beh (IPA: /ˈnweβe/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | nueve |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | NWEH-beh · /ˈnweβe/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'nueve'
- La reunión empieza a las nueve en punto.
The meeting starts at nine o'clock sharp. - ¿Cuánto son tres por tres? Son nueve.
How much is three times three? It's nine. - Mi prima tiene nueve años y le encanta nadar.
My cousin is nine years old and loves swimming. - El museo abre de nueve de la mañana a cinco de la tarde, de martes a domingo.
The museum is open from nine in the morning to five in the afternoon, Tuesday through Sunday.
How to Use 'nueve'
'Nueve' is invariable; don't confuse it with 'nuevo' (new) — 'nueve libros' is 'nine books' but 'nuevos libros' is 'new books'. In compounds: 'diecinueve' (19) and 'veintinueve' (29).
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
'Nine' in Spanish is 'nueve', pronounced NWEH-beh.
It is spelled n-u-e-v-e.
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