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"Cientos" is a form of "cientos", a plural noun which is often translated as "hundreds". "Cien" is a form of "cien", an adjective which is often translated as "one hundred". Learn more about the difference between "cientos" and "cien" below.
los cientos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. hundreds
Hay cientos de lugares increíbles para visitar en República Checa.There are hundreds of amazing places to visit in Czech Republic.
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cien(
syehn
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. one hundred (cardinal)
Los zapatos cuestan cien dólares.The shoes cost one hundred dollars.
b. a hundred
Hace cien años, comenzó la Primera Guerra Mundial.A hundred years ago, the First World War began.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. one hundred
Tenemos cien que vienen a la fiesta.We have one hundred coming to the party.
b. a hundred
¿Son cuántos invitados? Cien, con cincuenta más sin confirmar.How many guests are there? A hundred, with fifty more awaiting confirmation.
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