Italian Numbers 1–20

Learning the Italian numbers from 1 to 20 is one of the most useful first steps when studying Italian. These numbers are used every day for time, prices, dates, age, and quantities.

Once you learn the numbers from 1 through 20, it becomes much easier to understand how larger italian numbers are formed.

This page includes a Italian numbers 1–20 chart with pronunciation so you can practice recognizing and speaking these numbers confidently.


Italian Numbers 1–20 Chart

The chart below shows the Italian numbers from 1 to 20. Click any number to hear how it is pronounced.

Click any number to hear it spoken aloud.

Italian Numbers 1–20 List

Here are the italian numbers from one to twenty.

NumberItalian
1uno
2due
3tre
4quattro
5cinque
6sei
7sette
8otto
9nove
10dieci
11undici
12dodici
13tredici
14quattordici
15quindici
16sedici
17diciassette
18diciotto
19diciannove
20venti

Understanding Italian Numbers 1–20

The first twenty italian numbers form the foundation for larger numbers. Once you can recognize these numbers quickly, it becomes easier to understand tens, hundreds, and larger patterns.

Try reading them aloud, listening to the pronunciation, and using them in short example sentences.


Examples of Italian Numbers in Sentences

Ho ventidue anni.
I am twenty-two years old.

Il libro costa quarantacinque euro.
The book costs forty-five euros.


Practice Italian Numbers

Here are a few simple ways to practice italian numbers.

  • count from 1 to 20 in Italian
  • count backwards from 20 to 1
  • click numbers in the chart and repeat the pronunciation
  • try writing the numbers from memory

With regular practice, these numbers will quickly become familiar.


Continue Learning Italian Numbers

You can continue learning italian numbers with these chart pages.

You can also learn how numbers are used in everyday italian.