Hundreds and thousands in Spanish vocabulary, plus example sentences for counting and using large numbers.
In Spanish, numbers in the hundreds and thousands follow specific patterns. Hundreds use “cien” for 100 exactly, but “ciento” for 101-199, and thousands use “mil” without plural “s.” Let’s explore the most important words and phrases to count and talk about large numbers in Spanish.
Spanish Hundreds
These are the basic words for 100, 200, 300, etc. Note that 100 is “cien” when alone, but “ciento” when followed by more numbers.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cien | - | one hundred | - | Tengo cien pesos. | I have one hundred pesos. |
| doscientos | - | two hundred | - | Hay doscientos libros. | There are two hundred books. |
| trescientos | - | three hundred | - | Compré trescientos lápices. | I bought three hundred pencils. |
| cuatrocientos | - | four hundred | - | Viajamos cuatrocientos kilómetros. | We traveled four hundred kilometers. |
| quinientos | - | five hundred | - | Trabajo quinientas horas. | I work five hundred hours. |
| seiscientos | - | six hundred | - | Seiscientos estudiantes llegaron. | Six hundred students arrived. |
| setecientos | - | seven hundred | - | Setecientos coches están aquí. | Seven hundred cars are here. |
| ochocientos | - | eight hundred | - | Ochocientas cartas fueron enviadas. | Eight hundred letters were sent. |
| novecientos | - | nine hundred | - | Novecientos dólares cuestan. | Nine hundred dollars cost. |
Spanish Thousands
In Spanish, “mil” means 1,000—no “un mil” is used. For multiples, just add the number before “mil.” Larger thousands include “mil cien,” “dos mil,” etc.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mil | - | one thousand | - | Tengo mil amigos. | I have one thousand friends. |
| dos mil | - | two thousand | - | Vivimos a dos mil metros. | We live two thousand meters up. |
| tres mil | - | three thousand | - | Tres mil personas asistieron. | Three thousand people attended. |
| cuatro mil | - | four thousand | - | Cuatro mil entradas se vendieron. | Four thousand tickets were sold. |
| cinco mil | - | five thousand | - | Cinco mil pesos gané. | I earned five thousand pesos. |
| diez mil | - | ten thousand | - | Diez mil libros en la biblioteca. | Ten thousand books in the library. |
| veinte mil | - | twenty thousand | - | Veinte mil estudiantes se graduaron. | Twenty thousand students graduated. |
| cien mil | - | one hundred thousand | - | Cien mil habitantes en la ciudad. | One hundred thousand inhabitants in the city. |
Example Phrases with Hundreds and Thousands
Using the numbers above, these common phrases appear in daily life—shopping, travel, work, and more.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ciento uno | - | one hundred one | - | Tengo ciento uno amigos. | I have one hundred one friends. |
| doscientos cincuenta | - | two hundred fifty | - | Hay doscientos cincuenta sillas. | There are two hundred fifty chairs. |
| trescientos ochenta | - | three hundred eighty | - | Vendí trescientos ochenta libros. | I sold three hundred eighty books. |
| mil doscientos | - | one thousand two hundred | - | Tengo mil doscientos pesos. | I have one thousand two hundred pesos. |
| dos mil quinientos | - | two thousand five hundred | - | Dos mil quinientas personas llegaron. | Two thousand five hundred people arrived. |
Vendí ___ (trescientos ochenta) libros.
How do you say 'three hundred eighty' in Spanish?
trescientos ochenta
'Trescientos ochenta' means 'three hundred eighty.' Masculine plural 'trescientos' is used for 'libros.'
Summary
- Spanish hundreds: “cien” for 100 exactly, then “ciento,” “doscientos,” etc. for larger.
- Spanish thousands: “mil” = 1,000; just place the number before “mil” (no “un mil”).
- Hundreds and thousands don’t use plural “s” (e.g., “mil,” not “mils”).
- Combine hundreds, tens, and units for exact numbers (e.g., “ciento veintitrés,” “dos mil cuarenta”).
With these foundations, you can confidently count and use large numbers in Spanish across many everyday situations!
Flashcards (1 of 22)
- English Singular: one hundred
- English Plural: -
- English Example: I have one hundred pesos.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
