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"Ciento sesenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "one hundred sixty", and "cuatro" is an adjective which is often translated as "four". Learn more about the difference between "ciento sesenta" and "cuatro" below.
ciento sesenta(
syehn
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toh
 
seh
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sehn
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. one hundred sixty
Recibimos ciento sesenta solicitudes para esta vacante.We received one hundred sixty applications for this opening.
b. a hundred sixty
¿Cuánto sale este vestido? - Ciento sesenta dólares.How much is this dress? - A hundred sixty dollars.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. one hundred sixty
El ciento sesenta es un número par.One hundred sixty is an even number.
b. a hundred sixty
Si necesitas ayuda, marca ciento sesenta.If you need help, dial a hundred sixty.
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cuatro(
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troh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. four
La bebé tiene cuatro meses.The baby is four months old.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. four
El cuatro es mi número favorito.Four is my favorite number.
b. fourth (in dates)
Mi cumpleaños es el cuatro de marzo.My birthday is the fourth of March.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(trap)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. setup
La policía le puso un cuatro a los criminales.The police organized a setup for the criminals.
4. (musical instrument)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
Regionalism used in Venezuela
(Venezuela)
a. cuatro
Vimos a muchos hombres tocando el cuatro en las calles de Caracas.We saw many men playing the cuatro on the streets of Caracas.
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