Twenty in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'twenty' is 'veinte', pronounced BAYN-teh (IPA: /ˈbejnte/). It is an A1-level number.
Pronunciation: BAYN-teh
| Spanish | veinte |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | BAYN-teh · /ˈbejnte/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'veinte'
- El libro cuesta veinte dólares en la librería.
The book costs twenty dollars at the bookstore. - ¿Tienes cambio de un billete de veinte?
Do you have change for a twenty? - Mi hermana mayor tiene veinte años y estudia medicina.
My older sister is twenty years old and studies medicine. - Caminamos veinte minutos desde la estación hasta el museo porque hacía un día precioso.
We walked twenty minutes from the station to the museum because it was a beautiful day.
Common Phrases with 'veinte'
- caerle el veinte a alguien
for the penny to drop / to finally get it (Mexico)
How to Use 'veinte'
Numbers 21–29 are written as one word based on 'veinti-': 'veintiuno', 'veintidós', 'veintitrés'... Note 'veintiuno' shortens to 'veintiún' before masculine nouns ('veintiún años').
Regional note: In Mexico, 'un veinte' historically meant a 20-cent coin, and 'me cayó el veinte' is a very common idiom meaning 'it finally dawned on me' (from old payphones).
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
'Twenty' in Spanish is 'veinte', pronounced BAYN-teh.
It is spelled v-e-i-n-t-e.
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