noun

numero

Numero (noun) means a number, especially used in the phrase "numero uno" to mean the best or the first. Example: “He acted like he was numero uno on the team.”

noun

A number, especially used in the phrase "numero uno" to mean the best or the first.

"He acted like he was numero uno on the team."

How to use numero

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA borrowed word for "number", almost always seen in the phrase "numero uno" meaning "number one".

When to use it

Informal and usually used only in the fixed phrase "numero uno".

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin numero, the ablative form of numerus, "number".

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for numero

zero hero Nero Pero hetero dinero Cicero bolero romero Madero montero Cordero

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Frequently asked questions

What does “numero” mean?

The word “numero” means a number, especially used in the phrase "numero uno" to mean the best or the first. In plain terms, a borrowed word for "number", almost always seen in the phrase "numero uno" meaning "number one".

How do you use “numero” in a sentence?

Here is “numero” used in a sentence: “He acted like he was numero uno on the team.”

What part of speech is “numero”?

“Numero” is a noun.

Where does the word “numero” come from?

The word “numero” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin numero, the ablative form of numerus, "number".