Los Números Mágicos 21-30

Learning Objectives Correctly say the Spanish numbers from 21 to 30 in order. Write the Spanish word for any number between 21 and 30. Recognize and identify the written Spanish numbers from 21 to 30. Use the numbers 21-30 to count objects in the classroom. Answer the question '¿Cuántos hay?' (How many are there?) for quantities between 21 and 30. Identify the pattern for numbers 21-29 (veinti-) and the change at 30 (treinta). Imagine you have a giant jar of 25 colorful gumballs! 🍬 How would you ask for that many in Spanish? Let's find out! Welcome, explorers! In this lesson, we will unlock the magic of Spanish numbers from 21 to 30. You'll learn a special pattern that makes these numbers easy to remember and use them to count all sorts of fun things, l...

TermDefinitionExample VeintiunoThe Spanish word for the number 21. It's like saying 'twenty-one' all squished into one word.Tengo veintiún lápices. (I have 21 pencils.) *Note: 'veintiuno' changes to 'veintiún' before a masculine noun.* VeintidósThe Spanish word for the number 22. Notice the accent on the 'o'!Hay veintidós sillas en la clase. (There are 22 chairs in the class.) VeintitrésThe Spanish word for the number 23. This one also has a special accent on the 'e'.Mi hermano tiene veintitrés carritos. (My brother has 23 toy cars.) VeintiséisThe Spanish word for the number 26. It's the last number in this group with a special accent mark.Veintiséis mariposas vuelan en el jardín. (Twenty-six butterflies fly in the garden.) Veint...

The 'Veinti-' One-Word Rule veinte + i + número = veinti(número) For numbers 21 through 29, you take the word 'veinte' (20), change the 'e' to an 'i', and connect it directly to the next number to make one single word. For example, 'veinte' and 'cuatro' become 'veinticuatro'. The Accent Mark Rule (Tildes) Add an accent to the last vowel for 22, 23, and 26. Because of Spanish pronunciation rules, the numbers veintidós, veintitrés, and veintiséis need an accent mark (una tilde) on the final vowel to keep the stress on the right syllable. Just remember 2, 3, and 6 are special! The 'Treinta' Two-Word Rule (Preview) treinta + y + número When you get to 30, the pattern changes! The number 30 is...