Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say "14" in Spanish
Catorce · number / adjective · kah-TOR-seh
The number 14 is "catorce" in Spanish. Like all Spanish numbers from 11 to 15, it is written as a single word rather than a compound.
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El examen será el catorce de marzo.
The exam will be on March fourteenth.
14 in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for 14, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| catorce | 14 | kah-TOR-seh | Default, widely understood |
| catorce | 14 | Universal |
How Native Speakers Use Catorce
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Stating a date
Nos vemos el catorce de febrero para celebrar San Valentín.
We'll see each other on February fourteenth to celebrate Valentine's Day.
Using catorce in a date, where Spanish uses cardinal numbers instead of ordinals.
Counting items
Hay catorce estudiantes en la clase de español avanzado.
There are fourteen students in the advanced Spanish class.
Expressing a quantity of people in a group.
Age
Mi sobrina acaba de cumplir catorce años y ya habla tres idiomas.
My niece just turned fourteen and already speaks three languages.
Telling someone's age using catorce.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Catorce
Spelling it as two words
Incorrect: cuatro ce
Correct: catorce
Unlike numbers 21–29 (which historically could be written as separate words), numbers 11–15 in Spanish are always single words. "Catorce" is never split.
Confusing with "cuarenta" (40)
Incorrect: Tengo cuarenta primos. (meaning 14)
Correct: Tengo catorce primos.
"Cuarenta" means 40, not 14. The two words look somewhat similar to English speakers but represent very different values. Double-check which number you need.
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Common Questions About 14 in Spanish
- Why is 14 a single word in Spanish instead of "diez y cuatro"?
- Spanish numbers from 11 to 15 evolved from Latin as fused forms. "Catorce" comes from the Latin "quattuordecim." Starting at 16, Spanish switches to the compound pattern: "dieciséis" (16), "diecisiete" (17), and so on.
- Does "catorce" change with gender or plural?
- Cardinal numbers in Spanish are invariable, and catorce is no exception. Unlike "uno" (which becomes "una" for feminine nouns), catorce stays the same regardless of the noun: catorce gatos, catorce mesas.
- How do I say "fourteenth" as an ordinal in Spanish?
- The ordinal form is "decimocuarto" (masculine) or "decimocuarta" (feminine). However, ordinals above tenth are rarely used in everyday speech; Spanish speakers typically use the cardinal number instead, especially for dates.