Nineteen in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'nineteen' (19) is 'diecinueve', pronounced dyeh-see-NWEH-beh (IPA: /djesiˈnwebe/). It is an A1-level number.
Pronunciation: dyeh-see-NWEH-beh
| Spanish | diecinueve |
|---|---|
| Digits | 19 |
| Pronunciation | dyeh-see-NWEH-beh · /djesiˈnwebe/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'diecinueve'
- Mi hermana tiene diecinueve años y estudia en la universidad.
My sister is nineteen and studies at university. - Hay diecinueve personas en la lista.
There are nineteen people on the list. - El tren sale a las diecinueve y treinta.
The train leaves at 7:30 p.m. (19:30). - La novela transcurre en Madrid a finales del siglo diecinueve.
The novel takes place in Madrid at the end of the nineteenth century.
Common Phrases with 'diecinueve'
- el siglo XIX (diecinueve)
the 19th century - las diecinueve horas
7 p.m. (on the 24-hour clock)
How to Use 'diecinueve'
Diecinueve is diez y nueve (ten and nine) fused into one word. The v is pronounced exactly like a soft Spanish b: dyeh-see-NWEH-beh. It is the last of the dieci- numbers; next comes veinte (20).
Tip: Spanish writes centuries in Roman numerals (el siglo XIX) but reads them as ordinary numbers: el siglo diecinueve.
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.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: practise with the full list of numbers in Spanish from 1 to 100.
Frequently Asked Questions
'Nineteen' (19) in Spanish is 'diecinueve', pronounced dyeh-see-NWEH-beh.
It is spelled d-i-e-c-i-n-u-e-v-e.
Say 'Tengo diecinueve años', literally 'I have 19 years'. Spanish uses tener, not ser, for age.
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