Two in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'two' is 'dos', pronounced DOHS (IPA: /ˈdos/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | dos |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | DOHS · /ˈdos/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'dos'
- Tengo dos hermanos y una hermana.
I have two brothers and one sister. - ¿Me da dos kilos de tomates, por favor?
Can you give me two kilos of tomatoes, please? - El tren sale a las dos de la tarde.
The train leaves at two in the afternoon. - Vivimos en esta ciudad desde hace dos años y todavía descubrimos lugares nuevos.
We have lived in this city for two years and we still discover new places.
Common Phrases with 'dos'
- de dos en dos
two by two / in twos - cada dos por tres
every five minutes / all the time - en un dos por tres
in a flash
How to Use 'dos'
'Dos' is invariable: it never changes for gender ('dos niños', 'dos niñas'). Don't confuse it with 'doce' (twelve), a frequent listening mistake for beginners.
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
'Two' in Spanish is 'dos', pronounced DOHS.
It is spelled d-o-s.
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