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"Ocho" is a form of "ocho", an adjective which is often translated as "eight". "Ciento sesenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "one hundred sixty". Learn more about the difference between "ciento sesenta" and "ocho" below.
ciento sesenta(
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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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ocho(
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choh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. eight
Solo tengo ocho dólares.I only have eight dollars.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. eight
El ocho es el número de Saturno.Eight is the number of Saturn.
b. eighth (in dates)
Mi cumpleaños es el ocho de mayo.My birthday is on May eighth.
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