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Veo dieciocho pájaros allí.

Veo dieciocho pájaros allí.
I see eighteen birds there.
From Lesson 39:Numbers 11 to 20 (once, doce, trece)·Spanish (Spain)

Questions & Answers about Veo dieciocho pájaros allí.

How is the number dieciocho built? Is it made of smaller words?
Yes! The numbers 16 through 19 are made by combining 'ten and [number]'. So, dieciocho comes from diez y ocho (ten and eight). When combined into a single word, the z changes to a c, the y becomes an i, and they mash together into dieciocho.
Would dieciocho change its ending if the noun were feminine instead of masculine?
No. Unlike the number one (un, una), the numbers 11 through 20 do not change to match the gender of the noun. You will always use dieciocho for both masculine nouns (like pájaros) and feminine nouns.
Why doesn't the sentence start with yo if the English translation starts with 'I'?
In Spanish, the ending of the verb tells you who is doing the action. Veo is the 'I' form of the verb ver (to see), so it already means 'I see'. Adding yo before it is optional and usually skipped in everyday speech.
Why does pájaros have an accent mark on the first 'a'?
The accent mark tells you which part of the word gets the most emphasis when you speak. Without it, normal Spanish pronunciation rules would make you stress the middle of the word (pa-JA-ros). The accent mark forces you to emphasize the first part: PA-ja-ros.

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