One in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'one' is 'uno', pronounced OO-noh (IPA: /ˈuno/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | uno |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | OO-noh · /ˈuno/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'uno'
- Solo queda uno; los demás ya se vendieron.
There is only one left; the rest already sold. - ¿Me das un café y una botella de agua, por favor?
Can I have one coffee and one bottle of water, please? - Mi hija tiene un año y ya camina sola.
My daughter is one year old and already walks on her own. - El examen empieza a la una de la tarde, así que llega quince minutos antes.
The exam starts at one in the afternoon, so arrive fifteen minutes early.
Common Phrases with 'uno'
- uno por uno
one by one - uno de cada diez
one out of every ten - ser uno mismo
to be oneself
How to Use 'uno'
'Uno' shortens to 'un' before masculine nouns ('un libro') and becomes 'una' before feminine nouns ('una casa'). For one o'clock, Spanish uses the feminine singular: 'es la una', not 'son las uno'.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
'One' in Spanish is 'uno', pronounced OO-noh.
It is spelled u-n-o.
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