Twelve in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'twelve' is 'doce', pronounced DOH-seh (IPA: /ˈdose/). It is an A1-level number.
Pronunciation: DOH-seh
| Spanish | doce |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | DOH-seh · /ˈdose/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'doce'
- Almorzamos a las doce del mediodía.
We have lunch at twelve noon. - ¿Cuántos meses tiene el año? Tiene doce.
How many months does the year have? It has twelve. - Compré una docena de huevos; son doce.
I bought a dozen eggs; that's twelve. - En España es tradición comer doce uvas a medianoche el treinta y uno de diciembre.
In Spain it is a tradition to eat twelve grapes at midnight on December thirty-first.
Common Phrases with 'doce'
- las doce del mediodía
twelve noon - las doce de la noche
midnight - las doce uvas
the twelve New Year's Eve grapes (Spanish tradition)
How to Use 'doce'
'Doce' is invariable; beginners often mix it up with 'dos' (two) when listening. Related word: 'docena' (a dozen), as in 'una docena de huevos'.
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
'Twelve' in Spanish is 'doce', pronounced DOH-seh.
It is spelled d-o-c-e.
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