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"Ciento sesenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "one hundred sixty", and "tres" is an adjective which is often translated as "three". Learn more about the difference between "ciento sesenta" and "tres" below.
ciento sesenta(
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)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)
tres(
trehs
)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. three
El tres es mi número de la suerte cuando juego en los casinos.Three is my lucky number when I gamble in casinos.
b. third (in dates)
Hoy estamos a tres de diciembre. ¡Cómo pasa el tiempo!Today is the third of December. Time sure does fly!
a. tres
El tres es un instrumento muy asociado con el son cubano.The tres is an instrument greatly associated with Cuban son.
