Spanish Phone Number Vocabulary

. Spanish Digits 0–9 and Key Number Words

. Additional Number Words for Phone Numbers

. Common Phrases for Phone Numbers

. Cultural Notes on Spanish Phone Numbers

• In many Spanish-speaking countries, phone numbers are often said two digits at a time, especially for longer numbers.
• Many countries have area codes that may be included in parentheses, e.g., (55) for Mexico City.
• Use “más” to indicate the plus sign (+) in international dialing, e.g., “más cincuenta y uno” for +51.
• Mobile numbers often start with a 6 or 7, depending on the country.
• When writing phone numbers, formats vary: 9 12 34 56 78 (Spain), 55 1234 5678 (Mexico), etc.

Spanish Phone Number Vocabulary 1: Digits and Key Number Words

• The digits 0–9 form the basis of all number-related vocabulary.
• Cero is used for 0.
• Only uno changes form (e.g., un or una) depending on the context, but when saying phone numbers, just use uno.
• Numbers once (11) through veinte (20) and beyond use special words, but phone numbers are usually said digit by digit.

Spanish Phone Number Vocabulary 2: Additional Number Words for Phone Numbers

• Although phone numbers are mostly said digit by digit, you might hear numbers grouped as once (11), doce (12), etc.
• Tens like veinte (20), treinta (30) are useful, especially for formal reading or older speakers.
• Numbers beyond sesenta (60) follow a pattern: tens + y + unit (e.g., sesenta y cinco = 65).

Spanish Phone Number Vocabulary 3: Common Phrases for Phone Numbers

• Use ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? to ask for someone’s phone number.
• Mi número es… is the standard way to give your number.
• If you don’t hear the number clearly, ask ¿Puedes repetir el número? (Can you repeat the number?).
• Código de país is important for international calls (e.g., +34 for Spain).
• Llámame al… is a useful phrase to ask someone to call you at a certain number.

Spanish Phone Number Vocabulary 4: Cultural Notes on Spanish Phone Numbers

• In many Spanish-speaking countries, phone numbers are often said two digits at a time, especially for longer numbers.
• Many countries have area codes that may be included in parentheses, e.g., (55) for Mexico City.
• Use “más” to indicate the plus sign (+) in international dialing, e.g., “más cincuenta y uno” for +51.
• Mobile numbers often start with a 6 or 7, depending on the country.
• When writing phone numbers, formats vary: 9 12 34 56 78 (Spain), 55 1234 5678 (Mexico), etc.

• Saying numbers in pairs helps reduce mistakes, especially over the phone.
• Always include the area code or country code when giving your number for an international context.
• Don’t translate symbols literally; say “más” for +, not “más signo” or “más símbolo”.
• Remember that número de móvil = mobile/cell phone, and número fijo = landline.
• You might hear extensión numbers in office settings (e.g., “extensión 123”).