Número (en. Number)

/ˈnu.me.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Symbol or set of symbols that represents a quantity.
The number five is greater than the number three.
El número cinco es mayor que el número tres.
Position of an element in a series or sequence.
The first number on the list is the most important.
El primer número de la lista es el más importante.
Quality of being numerous or having a specific value in mathematics.
There is a considerable number of students in the class.
En la clase hay un número considerable de estudiantes.

Etymology

From Latin numerus, which means 'number' or 'quantity.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

lucky number
Number associated with good fortune.
número de la suerte
number one
The best person or thing in a given area.
número uno
good number
A considerable amount of something.
buen número

Related Words

numbering
System for counting and representing numbers.
numeración
numerous
That has a large or high number.
numeroso
ordinal numbers
Numbers that indicate the order of a series.
números ordinales

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to a call or contact on the phone.
Give me your number so we can talk.
Dame tu número para que podamos hablar.
Number of people involved in an event or activity.
The number of attendees was impressive.
El número de asistentes fue impresionante.