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"Ciento sesenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "one hundred sixty", and "nueve" is an adjective which is often translated as "nine". Learn more about the difference between "ciento sesenta" and "nueve" below.
ciento sesenta(
syehn
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toh
seh
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sehn
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tah
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (number)
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).
2. (number)
nueve(
nweh
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beh
)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).
2. (number)
a. nine
El nueve en la portada del libro representa la edición.The nine on the cover of the book represents the edition.
b. ninth (in dates)
El nueve del mes que viene es mi cumpleaños.The ninth of next month is my birthday.
