A comprehensive overview of the key Spanish vocabulary for multiplication, including numbers, operation words, and example sentences for building foundational math skills.
Understanding multiplication vocabulary in Spanish is essential for performing basic arithmetic, solving word problems, and building a strong foundation in math. This guide covers the most important terms and phrases used in multiplication, along with example sentences to see them in context.
Numbers (Los números)
Numbers are the building blocks of any math operation. Here are the basic numbers you'll need for multiplication:
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| uno | unos/unas | one | ones | Hay uno manzana. | There is one apple. |
| dos | dos | two | twos | Tengo dos libros. | I have two books. |
| tres | tres | three | threes | Son tres estudiantes. | There are three students. |
| cuatro | cuatro | four | fours | Tengo cuatro lápices. | I have four pencils. |
| cinco | cinco | five | fives | Hay cinco sillas. | There are five chairs. |
| seis | seis | six | sixes | Tengo seis globos. | I have six balloons. |
| siete | siete | seven | sevens | Son siete días. | There are seven days. |
| ocho | ocho | eight | eights | Tengo ocho manzanas. | I have eight apples. |
| nueve | nueve | nine | nines | Hay nueve cuadernos. | There are nine notebooks. |
| diez | diez | ten | tens | Tengo diez monedas. | I have ten coins. |
Multiplication Terms (Términos de Multiplicación)
These are the key words used to describe the multiplication operation itself:
| Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| multiplicar | to multiply | Vamos a multiplicar. | Let's multiply. |
| multiplicación | multiplication | La multiplicación es fácil. | Multiplication is easy. |
| por | times / by | Dos por tres es seis. | Two times three is six. |
| producto | product | El producto es doce. | The product is twelve. |
| resultado | result | El resultado es veinte. | The result is twenty. |
| factor | factor | Tres es un factor. | Three is a factor. |
| veces | times | Se repite cinco veces. | It repeats five times. |
Example Sentences (Oraciones de Ejemplo)
Here are some common ways to see multiplication vocabulary in context:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| por 3 es 6. | times 3 is 6. |
| Multiplico 4 por 5. | I multiply 4 by 5. |
| El producto de 7 y 8 es 56. | The product of 7 and 8 is 56. |
| Tengo 3 cajas con 6 manzanas cada una. | I have 3 boxes with 6 apples each. |
| ¿Cuál es el resultado de 9 por 4? | What is the result of 9 times 4? |
Understanding these terms will help you solve multiplication problems and build a strong foundation in Spanish math vocabulary.
¿Cómo se dice en inglés: '2 por 3 es 6'?
2 times 3 is 6.
The sentence '2 por 3 es 6' translates to '2 times 3 is 6.'
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- English Singular: one
- English Plural: ones
- English Example: There is one apple.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
