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"Quinto" is a form of "quinto", an adjective which is often translated as "fifth". "Cuarto" is an adjective which is often translated as "fourth". Learn more about the difference between "cuarto" and "quinto" 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).
quinto(
keen
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. fifth
Llegar en quinto lugar es mejor que llegar de último.Coming in fifth place is better than finishing last.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (fraction)
5. (beverage)
a. small bottle of beer
Estar en Murcia y no parar para tomarse un quinto es un pecado.To be in Murcia and not stop to drink a small bottle of beer is a sin.
a. five cents (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Mexico
Ese cuate tacaño no te prestará ni un quinto.That cheap guy won't even lend you five cents.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
