Hi there! Let’s keep exploring numbers in Spanish. This time, we’re talking about the number 17, which is “diecisiete“! This word is really helpful for counting in Spanish.
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17 in Spanish – Number Value
To say the number seventeen in Spanish, you use the word “diecisiete“. This word enables you to convey the quantity of items you have. For example:
- Tengo diecisiete libros en mi estantería (I have seventeen books on my shelf)
- Hemos preparado diecisiete regalos para la celebración (We have prepared seventeen gifts for the celebration)
17 in Spanish – Ages and Milestones
“Diecisiete” is also used to indicate ages. It signifies being 17 years old in Spanish. For instance:
- Él tiene diecisiete años (He is seventeen years old)
Diecisiete is often a significant age as individuals approach adulthood.
17 in Spanish – Calendar and Appointments
When discussing dates and scheduling, “diecisiete” comes into play. For example:
- La reunión está programada para el diecisiete de octubre (The meeting is scheduled for the seventeenth of October)
17 in Spanish – Mathematical Patterns
In mathematics, “diecisiete” holds importance in various calculations and patterns. For example:
- Diecisiete es un número primo (Seventeen is a prime number)
17 in Spanish – Ordinal and Fractional Use
Similar to earlier numbers, “diecisiete” can function as an ordinal number and a fraction. For masculine things, it becomes “décimoséptimo”, and for feminine things, it becomes “décimoséptima”. For example:
- El décimoséptimo día del mes (The seventeenth day of the month)
- Una décimoséptima parte del pastel (One seventeenth part of the cake)
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