Número (en. Number)

/ˈnu.me.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Symbol or word that expresses a quantitative value.
The number five is odd.
El número cinco es impar.
Position of something in a series.
She holds number one on the list.
Ella ocupa el número uno en la lista.
Quantity of elements in a set.
The number of students in the class has increased.
El número de estudiantes en la clase ha aumentado.

Etymology

From Latin 'numerus', meaning quantity or number.

Common Phrases and Expressions

phone number
Set of digits that identifies a phone line.
número de teléfono
to give number
To provide a quantity or figure in a specific situation.
dar número
at full speed, number one
Expression to indicate maximum efficiency or quality.
a toda máquina, número uno

Related Words

numbering
Action of assigning numbers to elements of a set.
numeración
numerous
Having a large number of elements.
numeroso
numeral
Symbol that indicates a number, such as digits.
numeral

Slang Meanings

Number that represents a person in a specific situation (example: prison).
In prison, everyone is called by their number.
En la cárcel, a todos les llaman por su número.
Phone number that is given informally.
Give me your number so we can chat.
Dame tu número para que podamos chatear.