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"Cien" is a form of "cien", an adjective which is often translated as "one hundred". "Ciento" is an adjective which is often translated as "a hundred". Learn more about the difference between "cien" and "ciento" below.
cien(
syehn
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
ciento(
syehn
-
toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (number)
a. a hundred
Hay ciento veinte estudiantes en el grupo.There are a hundred and twenty students in the group.
b. one hundred
Hay ciento cuarenta y cuatro huevos en la caja.There are one hundred forty-four eggs in the box.
2. (colloquial) (number)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. one hundredth
Nuestra ciudad celebra su ciento año como capital del estado este año.Our city celebrates its one hundredth year as state capital this year.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
