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"Cuarto" is an adjective which is often translated as "fourth", and "a las siete" is a phrase which is often translated as "at seven". Learn more about the difference between "cuarto" and "a las siete" below.
cuarto, el cuarto(
kwahr
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. fourth
Entra al edificio y toma el ascensor al cuarto piso.Enter the building and take the elevator to the fourth floor.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a las siete(
ah
lahs
syeh
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teh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at seven
¿Quieres que vayamos a tomar algo juntos después del trabajo? Yo salgo a las siete.Would you like to have a drink with me after work? I finish at seven.
