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seis

six

numeral SEYS Common

Usage Note

Seis is invariable for gender. When used before a noun it needs no article: seis libros. Note the spelling: unlike diez or siete, seis ends in a diphthong written -eis; the -s is always pronounced in Spanish, making it sound like 'SEYS'.

Examples

"El partido empieza a las seis."

Natural Translation

The match starts at six.

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