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"Dos" is a form of "dos", an adjective which is often translated as "two". "Ciento sesenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "one hundred sixty". Learn more about the difference between "ciento sesenta" and "dos" below.
ciento sesenta(
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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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dos(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. two
Tenemos dos hijos.We have two children.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. two
El dos es mi número de la suerte.Two is my lucky number.
b. second (in dates)
Loli cumple años el dos de agosto.Loli's birthday is on the second of August.
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