Ten in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'ten' is 'diez', pronounced DYEHS (IPA: /ˈdjes/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | diez |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | DYEHS · /ˈdjes/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'diez'
- El autobús pasa cada diez minutos.
The bus comes every ten minutes. - ¿Me prestas diez dólares hasta el viernes?
Can you lend me ten dollars until Friday? - Cuento hasta diez cuando me enojo para calmarme.
I count to ten when I get angry to calm down. - Hace diez años esta calle era muy tranquila, pero ahora está llena de tiendas y restaurantes.
Ten years ago this street was very quiet, but now it is full of shops and restaurants.
Common Phrases with 'diez'
- sacar(se) un diez
to get a perfect score / an A+ - contar hasta diez
to count to ten (to calm down)
How to Use 'diez'
'Diez' is one syllable ('DYEHS'). Numbers 16–19 are built on it as one word: 'dieciséis', 'diecisiete', 'dieciocho', 'diecinueve'. 'Sacar un diez' means to get a perfect score in school.
Regional note: In Spain the final 'z' sounds like 'th' (dyeth); in Latin America it sounds like 's'. School grading 'sacarse un diez' (a perfect 10) is common in Spain, Mexico, and Argentina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Ten' in Spanish is 'diez', pronounced DYEHS.
It is spelled d-i-e-z.
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