Italian numbers are useful in shops, restaurants, hotels, and everyday conversation. If you want to say “fifteen” in Italian, the word is quindici. It is pronounced roughly “KWEEN-dee-chee,” with the stress on the first syllable.
15 in Italian = quindici.
How Do You Say 15 in Italian?
The number 15 is quindici in Italian. Unlike some Italian numbers, quindici does not change according to the gender of the noun. Use the same word whether you are talking about fifteen minutes, fifteen books, or fifteen people.
For example, quindici minuti means “fifteen minutes,” and quindici euro means “fifteen euros.” The number usually comes before the noun. Italian uses the same form for the standalone number and when counting objects.
How to Pronounce Quindici
Quindici is pronounced approximately KWEEN-dee-chee. The first syllable sounds like “kween,” and the final ci has a “chee” sound. The word has three syllables: quin-di-ci.
Listen to the audio and repeat the word slowly, then at a natural pace. Keep the two “ee” sounds clear. In Italian, the letter combination ci before i is pronounced like “chee,” as in this number.
Counting Around Fifteen
Knowing the nearby numbers makes it easier to remember quindici and count in Italian. Here are the numbers from 11 to 20:
- 11 — undici
- 12 — dodici
- 13 — tredici
- 14 — quattordici
- 15 — quindici
- 16 — sedici
- 17 — diciassette
- 18 — diciotto
- 19 — diciannove
- 20 — venti
Notice that 11 through 16 share the ending -dici. From 17 onward, the forms change. Practicing this short sequence aloud can help you recall the number quickly.
Using Quindici in Sentences
Numbers come up often when asking prices, giving times, and describing quantities. These examples show how quindici works in ordinary sentences:
- Ho quindici minuti. — I have fifteen minutes.
- Il biglietto costa quindici euro. — The ticket costs fifteen euros.
- Siamo in quindici. — There are fifteen of us.
- Il treno parte alle quindici. — The train leaves at three p.m. (15:00).
- Vorrei quindici mele, per favore. — I would like fifteen apples, please.
- La lezione dura quindici minuti. — The lesson lasts fifteen minutes.
When telling time with the 24-hour clock, alle quindici means “at 15:00,” or three in the afternoon. In everyday speech, people may also use the 12-hour clock and clarify the time from context.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing quindici and quattordici: quattordici is 14, while quindici is 15.
- Changing the word for gender: quindici stays the same with masculine and feminine nouns.
- Mispronouncing ci: in quindici, the final letters sound like “chee,” not “kai” or “see.”
- Reading 15:00 as a different number: in a 24-hour time expression, le quindici refers to 3 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Italian word for 15?
It is quindici, pronounced approximately “KWEEN-dee-chee.”
Does quindici change for masculine and feminine nouns?
No. Quindici is invariable and has the same form with all nouns.
What time is le quindici?
Le quindici means 15:00, or three o’clock in the afternoon, when using the 24-hour clock.
Summary: 15 in Italian
To say 15 in Italian, use quindici. It has three syllables, is pronounced approximately “KWEEN-dee-chee,” and does not change with the noun it counts. Learn it alongside the nearby numbers and use it for quantities, prices, and times.
