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"Diez" is a form of "diez", an adjective which is often translated as "ten". "Quince" is an adjective which is often translated as "fifteen". Learn more about the difference between "diez" and "quince" below.
diez(
dyehs
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. ten
Solo había diez personas en la oficina hoy a causa de la nieve.There were only ten people in the office today because of the snow.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ten
Ella lleva un diez en su camiseta en honor a su jugadora favorita.She wears a ten on her jersey in honor of her favorite player.
b. tenth (in dates)
Celebraremos mi cumpleaños el diez de enero.We'll celebrate my birthday on the tenth of January.
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quince(
keen
-
seh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. fifteen
Tienes que escribir quince páginas.You have to write fifteen pages.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. fifteen
Siete más ocho son quince.Seven plus eight is fifteen.
b. fifteenth (in dates)
A Julio César lo asesinaron el quince de marzo.Julius Caesar was assassinated on the fifteenth of March.
a. fifteenth birthday
Mariluz está deseando celebrar sus quince.Mariluz is looking forward to celebrating her fifteenth birthday.
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