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).
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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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