Welcome to my lesson on the number 1 in Spanish!

The number 1 in Spanish is “uno”. It is a small but important number to know if you are learning the language. “Uno” is used in a variety of ways in Spanish.

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1 In Spanish Pronunciation And Spelling

When it comes to the number one in Spanish, both pronunciation and spelling are crucial to get right.
In this video, I’ll explore the correct pronunciation of “uno”, highlighting the emphasis on the first syllable and the soft “u” sound.
I’ll also cover the importance of accurate spelling, as the letter combination “un” is often misused in Spanish.

1 in Spanish – How Many?

One way to use “uno” is to talk about the number one. Before masculine nouns “uno” becomes “un”. For example, you can use it to say how many siblings you have or how many pieces of something you have. For example:

• Tengo un hermano (I have one sibling)
• Tengo un trozo de tarta (I have one piece of cake)

1 in Spanish – First Item & One Part/Piece

Another way to use “uno” is to talk about the first item in a list. For example:

• El primer libro en mi lista de lecturas es mi favorito (The first book on my reading list is my favorite)

“Uno” can also be used to describe something that has one part or piece. For example:

• Este rompecabezas tiene una pieza grande (This puzzle has one large piece)

1 in Spanish – Plural

The plural form of “uno” is “unos” for masculine nouns and “unas” for feminine nouns. It is used to say “a few” or “some”. For example:

• Tengo unos libros (I have some books)
• Tengo unas manzanas (I have some apples)

Ordinal Number of Uno

In addition to being a cardinal number, “uno” can also be an ordinal number.
The ordinal form of “uno” is “primero” for masculine nouns and “primera” for feminine nouns.

For example:

• El primer año (the first year)
• La primera luna (the first moon)

To improve your understanding and listening skills in Spanish, it is helpful to practice counting from 1 and saying the word “uno” out loud.

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