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If you’re learning Spanish and want to ask questions about quantity, one of the most useful phrases to know is “¿Cuántos?”, which means “how many?” in Spanish. It’s the go-to word when asking about countable things – like how many people, how many apples, or how many days.
But there’s more to mastering questions in Spanish than just cuántos. In this guide, we’ll explore how to say how many, how much, and a few other essential question words that’ll help you navigate conversations, travel confidently, or just keep up in class.
If you’ve ever wondered how to say Mexico City in Spanish, the most direct translation is Ciudad de México – but that’s just the start of the story.
Because if you ask someone who actually lives in Mexico, you’ll quickly realise that the way locals refer to their capital is highly contextual, often playful, and sometimes deliberately ambiguous. So if you want to sound more like a local – and less like a textbook – here’s what you need to know.
If you’re learning Spanish or getting ready for a holiday, knowing how to count is one of the most useful skills to pick up. To answer the question right away:
11 in Spanish is “once” (pronounced: on-seh).
It’s part of a group of unique number names from 11 to 15 that don’t follow the standard pattern, so they’re worth memorising early on. Whether you're booking a table, buying something, or ordering drinks on the beach, numbers come up a lot – and getting them right helps you feel more confident and understood.
Valentine’s Day in Brazil is celebrated on June 12 – not February 14 like in many other countries. Known locally as Dia dos Namorados (Lover’s Day), it’s a day dedicated to romance, gift-giving and meaningful traditions, all with a uniquely Brazilian twist.
