Números (en. Numbers)

/ˈnu.me.ros/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Graphic representations of quantitative values.
Numbers are fundamental in mathematics.
Los números son fundamentales en las matemáticas.
Sequence of figures used for counting or measuring.
On the timeline, the numbers indicate specific years.
En la línea del tiempo, los números indican años específicos.
They can be whole, decimal, or fractional.
Decimal numbers are essential in precise calculations.
Los números decimales son esenciales en cálculos precisos.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

red numbers
Economic situation of loss or deficit.
números rojos
determine the number
Establish or calculate a specific quantity.
determinar el número
count to ten
Take some time to calm down or reflect.
contar hasta diez

Related Words

mathematics
Science that studies the properties and relationships of numbers.
matemáticas
statistics
Discipline that uses numbers to analyze and represent data.
estadística
arithmetic
Branch of mathematics that deals with calculation using numbers.
aritmética

Slang Meanings

Referring to people who have money or are in a good financial situation.
That guy has a lot of numbers; he's always traveling.
Ese tipo tiene muchos números, siempre está viajando.
Using numbers in a context of challenge or competition.
I told him that numbers don't lie in the game.
Le dije que los números no mienten en el juego.