Spanish
Grade 7
15 min
N�meros 50-100
N�meros 50-100
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Correctly identify and write the Spanish words for numbers 50 through 100.
Pronounce the numbers 50-100 with accurate pronunciation, distinguishing between similar-sounding numbers.
Apply the 'decena + y + unidad' formula to form compound numbers between 51 and 99.
Use numbers 50-100 in context to state prices, quantities, and ages.
Differentiate between the spelling and pronunciation of 'sesenta' (60) and 'setenta' (70).
Recognize and correctly use 'cien' for the number 100.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
CincuentaThe Spanish word for the number 50. It is the base for all numbers in the 50s.50 = cincuenta
SesentaThe Spanish word for the number 60. It is the base for all numbers in the 60s.60 = sesenta
SetentaThe Spanish word for the number 70. It is the base for all numbers in the 70s.70 = setenta
OchentaThe Spanish word for the number 80. It is the base for all numbers in the 80s.80 = ochenta
NoventaThe Spanish word for the number 90. It is the base for all numbers in the 90s.90 = noventa
CienThe Spanish word for the number 100 when it is used alone or before a noun.100 = cien; 100 libros = cien libros
Y (conjunction)The Spanish word for 'and', used to connect the tens and ones place in numbers from 31 to 99.51 = cincuenta y uno
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Fórmula para Números 51-99
(Decena) + y + (Unidad)
To form any number from 51 to 99, start with the word for the tens place (e.g., cincuenta, sesenta), add the word 'y' (and), and then add the word for the ones place (e.g., uno, dos, tres).
La Regla de 'Cien'
Use 'cien' for exactly 100.
The number 100 is simply 'cien'. It does not change to 'ciento' unless it is part of a larger number like 101 (ciento uno). For the scope of this lesson, remember 100 is 'cien'.
Ortografía de las Decenas
cincuenta, sesenta, setenta, ochenta, noventa
Memorize the specific spelling for each group of ten. They are unique words and do not follow a simple pattern. Pay special attention to the difference between 'sesenta'...
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Challenging
En la clase de historia, aprendimos sobre el año 1995. El profesor dijo: 'El evento ocurrió en mil novecientos ________'. ¿Cómo se completa la frase correctamente?
A.noventa y cinco
B.noventa cinco
C.noventaycinco
D.noventa y sinco
Challenging
La fórmula '(Decena) + y + (Unidad)' se aplica a la mayoría de los números entre 51 y 99. ¿Cuál de los siguientes números es una EXCEPCIÓN a esta estructura de tres partes?
A.Cincuenta y dos
B.Ochenta
C.Noventa y nueve
D.Setenta y uno
Challenging
Mi abuelo tiene setenta y ocho años. Su hermano es tres años menor que él. ¿Qué edad tiene su hermano, escrita en palabras?
A.Setenta y tres
B.Ochenta y uno
C.Setenta y cinco
D.Sesenta y cinco
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