Seven in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'seven' is 'siete', pronounced SYEH-teh (IPA: /ˈsjete/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | siete |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SYEH-teh · /ˈsjete/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'siete'
- La tienda abre a las siete de la mañana.
The store opens at seven in the morning. - ¿Sabías que la semana tiene siete días en casi todas las culturas?
Did you know that the week has seven days in almost every culture? - Compré siete manzanas, una para cada día de la semana.
I bought seven apples, one for each day of the week. - Mi abuelo trabajó en la misma fábrica durante treinta y siete años antes de jubilarse.
My grandfather worked at the same factory for thirty-seven years before retiring.
Common Phrases with 'siete'
- hablar más que siete
to talk nonstop (more than seven people)
How to Use 'siete'
'Siete' has two syllables, not three: the 'ie' is a single diphthong, 'SYEH-teh'. In compounds it becomes 'diecisiete' (17) and 'veintisiete' (27), written as one word.
Regional note: In Argentina and Uruguay, 'la séptima' and phrases with 'siete' appear in mild slang (e.g. 'de la gran siete' expressing surprise or annoyance).
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
'Seven' in Spanish is 'siete', pronounced SYEH-teh.
It is spelled s-i-e-t-e.
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