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"Cuarto" is an adjective which is often translated as "fourth", and "es la una" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's one o'clock". Learn more about the difference between "cuarto" and "es la una" 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).
es la una(
ehs
lah
oo
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nah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. it's one o'clock
Es la una de la mañana. ¡Ya duérmete!It's one o'clock in the morning. Go to sleep!
