Welcome to my lesson on the number 4 in Spanish!
The number 4 in Spanish is “cuatro”. It is a small but important number to know if you are learning the language. “Cuatro” is used in a variety of ways in Spanish.

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4 In Spanish Pronunciation And Spelling
When it comes to the number four in Spanish, mastering the correct pronunciation and spelling is essential. In this video, I’ll break down the correct pronunciation of “cuatro”, emphasizing the subtle stress on the second syllable and the gentle “a” sound.
4 in Spanish – How Many?
One way to use “cuatro” is to talk about the number four. For example, you can use it to say how many siblings you have or how many pieces of something you have. For example:
- Tengo cuatro hermanos (I have four siblings)
- Tengo cuatro trozos de tarta (I have four pieces of cake)
4 in Spanish – Fourth Item & Four Parts/Pieces
Another way to use “cuatro” is to talk about the fourth item in a list. For example:
- El cuarto libro en mi lista de lecturas es mi favorito (The fourth book on my reading list is my favorite)
“Cuatro” can also be used to describe something that has four parts or pieces. For example:
- Este rompecabezas tiene cuatro piezas grandes (This puzzle has four large pieces)
4 in Spanish – Plural
The plural form of “cuatro” is “cuatro” for both masculine and feminine nouns. For example:
- Tengo cuatro libros (I have four books)
- Tengo cuatro manzanas (I have four apples)
Ordinal Number of Cuatro
In addition to being a cardinal number, “cuatro” can also be an ordinal number. The ordinal form of “cuatro” is “cuarto” for masculine nouns and “cuarta” for feminine nouns. For example:
- El cuarto año (the fourth year)
- La cuarta luna (the fourth moon)

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