8 in Spanish = ocho

The number 8 in Spanish is pronounced "OH-choh" (with stress on the first syllable), written as "ocho", and spelled o-c-h-o.

Quick Answer

Pronunciation

Ocho has two syllables: o-cho

Step by step:

1. "O" - Say "OH" (like "oh!" in English)
2. "cho" - Say "choh" (like "choke" without the "k")
3. Put stress on the first syllable: O-cho
4. The "ch" is pronounced like English "ch" in "church"

Common mistakes:

• Pronouncing it like "AH-choh"—the first vowel should be "OH" not "AH"
• Stressing the second syllable—it should be O-cho, not o-CHO
• Pronouncing the "ch" like "k"—it should be a "ch" sound as in "church"

Regional pronunciation: The pronunciation of ocho is very consistent across all Spanish-speaking regions. The "ch" sound is universal in Spanish.

The Word "Ocho"

Spelling: o-c-h-o

• Invariable (doesn't change for gender)
• Masculine noun: el ocho
• No accent marks

Origin: From Latin "octō" meaning "eight"

Gender: Like other numbers, ocho does NOT change based on gender:

• Ocho libros (masculine)
• Ocho casas (feminine)
• Always "ocho"

Practical Usage

Counting: When counting: uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve...

Phone numbers: Each digit is pronounced separately:

• 8 = ocho
• Example: 818-8080 = ocho-uno-ocho, ocho-cero-ocho-cero

Prices:

• 8€ = ocho euros
• €8.50 = ocho euros cincuenta (céntimos)
• €28 = veintiocho euros

Times:

• 8:00 = las ocho (feminine plural)
• 8:15 = las ocho y cuarto
• 8:30 = las ocho y media
• 8:45 = las nueve menos cuarto / las ocho y cuarenta y cinco

Dates:

• The 8th = el ocho
• August 8th = el ocho de agosto
• Uses cardinal number "ocho," not ordinal "octavo"

Ages:

• 8 years old = ocho años

Addresses:

• Room 8 = habitación ocho
• Apartment 8 = apartamento ocho
• Floor 8 = piso ocho / octavo piso

Compound Numbers with 8

18-89:

• 18 = dieciocho (written as one word, no accent)
• 28 = veintiocho (written as one word, no accent)
• 80 = ochenta
• 88 = ochenta y ocho (written as three words)
• 98 = noventa y ocho

Important:

• 18 is "dieciocho" (one word, no accent)
• 28 is "veintiocho" (one word, no accent)
• 88+ are "ochenta y ocho," etc. (three words)

Regional Variations

Spain: OH-choh Mexico: OH-choh Argentina: OH-choh Colombia: OH-choh All regions: OH-choh

The pronunciation is completely universal across all Spanish-speaking regions. The "ch" sound is one of the most consistent sounds in Spanish.

Common Phrases with 8

los ocho / las ocho: All eight (of them)

• "Los ocho planetas" = All eight planets

ocho veces: Eight times

a las ocho: At eight o'clock

de ocho en ocho: Eight by eight, in groups of eight

cada ocho: Every eight

• "Cada ocho horas" = Every eight hours

las ocho de la noche: 8 PM

las ocho de la mañana: 8 AM

ocho días: A week (literally "eight days")

• This is a traditional way to say "a week" in Spanish
• "Nos vemos en ocho días" = See you in a week

dentro de ocho días: In a week's time

• Traditional expression meaning "in one week"

Grammar Notes

Invariable: Ocho NEVER changes for gender:

• Ocho niños (eight boys) - masculine
• Ocho niñas (eight girls) - feminine
• Always "ocho"

With articles:

• Los ocho = all eight (masculine)
• Las ocho = all eight (feminine)
• El ocho = the number eight

Ordinal:

• "Eighth" = octavo/a (not ocho)
• El octavo día = the eighth day
• La octava vez = the eighth time
• BUT for dates: "el ocho de agosto" (cardinal, not "el octavo")

"Ocho días" - Cultural Note

In Spanish, "ocho días" (eight days) is a traditional way to say "one week." This comes from the old practice of counting inclusively—from Monday to Monday is technically 8 days if you count both Mondays.

Examples:

• "Te veo en ocho días" = I'll see you in a week
• "Hace ocho días" = A week ago
• This usage is more common in Spain and some Latin American countries
• Modern Spanish also uses "una semana" (one week)

Writing Numbers

18:

• Written as one word: dieciocho
• NO accent
• NOT "diez y ocho"

28:

• Written as one word: veintiocho
• NO accent
• NOT "veinte y ocho"

88, 98:

• Written as three words: ochenta y ocho
• No accent needed
• The "y" (and) connects them

80:

• Written as one word: ochenta
• No accent

Quick Takeaways

• 8 in Spanish is ocho, pronounced "OH-choh" with stress on the first syllable
• The "ch" is like English "ch" in "church"
• Like other numbers, ocho does NOT change for gender—always "ocho"
• For times, use "las ocho" (plural feminine)
• 18 is "dieciocho" (one word, no accent)
• 28 is "veintiocho" (one word, no accent)
• 88+ is "ochenta y ocho," etc. (three words)
• Comes from Latin "octō"
• "Ocho días" traditionally means "one week"
• Pronunciation is completely consistent across all Spanish-speaking regions

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