Six in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'six' is 'seis', pronounced SEYS (IPA: /ˈseis/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | seis |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SEYS · /ˈseis/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'seis'
- Me levanto a las seis de la mañana todos los días.
I get up at six in the morning every day. - ¿Cuánto cuestan seis huevos en el mercado?
How much do six eggs cost at the market? - Mi hijo tiene seis años y está en primer grado.
My son is six years old and is in first grade. - El vuelo dura seis horas, así que lleva un libro o descarga unas películas.
The flight lasts six hours, so bring a book or download some movies.
How to Use 'seis'
'Seis' is one syllable, pronounced like English 'sace'. It is invariable, and in compounds it appears as 'dieciséis' (16) and 'veintiséis' (26), both written with an accent.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Six' in Spanish is 'seis', pronounced SEYS.
It is spelled s-e-i-s.
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