Números en Inglés: Cardinales y Ordinales

Numbers in English

Cardinal Numbers

In English, cardinal numbers are used to indicate quantities, that is, the number of items available. These numbers are essential for everyday activities like shopping, measuring distances, and telling time.

Zero to Ten

The cardinal numbers for single digits range from 0 to 10. Each number has its own distinct name:

• 0 - Zero
• 1 - One
• 2 - Two
• 3 - Three
• 4 - Four
• 5 - Five
• 6 - Six
• 7 - Seven
• 8 - Eight
• 9 - Nine
• 10 - Ten

Each of these numbers represents a unique quantity and is easy to remember for beginners learning English.

Counting Beyond Ten

Once you've mastered the single digits, learning the numbers beyond becomes a straightforward process.

Teens

For numbers from 11 to 19, the formula is to append "-teen" to the number itself:

• Eleven
• Twelve
• Thirteen
• ...
• Eighteen
• Nineteen

Counting by Tens

After 10, you can easily count using increments of 10 by adding the appropriate prefixes:

So, for example, to say 83, you combine "eighty" (for 80) and "three" (for the remaining 3), resulting in "eighty-three".

Ordinal Numbers

While you may primarily be familiar with cardinal numbers, it's equally important to understand ordinal numbers which indicate order, rank, or position of elements. Some common ordinal numbers are:

• First
• Second
• Third
• Fourth
• Fifth
• Eighth

To create an ordinal number, you generally add "-th" to the corresponding cardinal number.

Aprende los números cardinales y ordinales en inglés, desde el 0 hasta el 19, así como las convenciones para contar en décadas. Comprende cómo se utilizan estos números en situaciones cotidianas como compras, medición de distancias y para indicar la hora. También explora la diferencia entre los números cardinales que representan cantidad y los ordinales que indican orden o posición.