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once

numeralCEFR A1High frequency

What does “once” mean in English?

  1. eleven

Example sentences

  • Tengo once años.

    I'm eleven years old.

  • Son las once de la noche.

    It's eleven at night.

  • Compré once libros.

    I bought eleven books.

How to use it

Once means 'eleven'. Invariable; first of the irregular teen forms (once, doce, trece, catorce, quince) before the dieci- pattern starts at 16.

Common mistake

Pronounce once with two syllables: ON-se. Don't confuse it with English 'once' (a single time).

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