Twelve in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'twelve' is 'doce', pronounced DOH-seh (IPA: /ˈdose/). It is an A1-level number.
Pronunciation: DOH-seh
| Spanish | doce |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | DOH-seh · /ˈdose/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'doce'
- Almorzamos a las doce del mediodía.
We have lunch at twelve noon. - ¿Cuántos meses tiene el año? Tiene doce.
How many months does the year have? It has twelve. - Compré una docena de huevos; son doce.
I bought a dozen eggs; that's twelve. - En España es tradición comer doce uvas a medianoche el treinta y uno de diciembre.
In Spain it is a tradition to eat twelve grapes at midnight on December thirty-first.
Common Phrases with 'doce'
- las doce del mediodía
twelve noon - las doce de la noche
midnight - las doce uvas
the twelve New Year's Eve grapes (Spanish tradition)
How to Use 'doce'
'Doce' is invariable; beginners often mix it up with 'dos' (two) when listening. Related word: 'docena' (a dozen), as in 'una docena de huevos'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'twelve' in Spanish?
'Twelve' in Spanish is 'doce', pronounced DOH-seh.
How do you spell 'doce'?
It is spelled d-o-c-e.
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