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"Ocho" is a form of "ocho", an adjective which is often translated as "eight". "Dos mil" is an adjective which is often translated as "two thousand". Learn more about the difference between "dos mil" and "ocho" below.
dos mil(
dohs
 
meel
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. two thousand
Hay dos mil especies de insectos en estos bosques.There are two thousand species of insects in this woods.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. two thousand
El dos mil es múltiplo de dos y de mil.Two thousand is a multiple of two and one thousand.
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ocho(
oh
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choh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. eight
Solo tengo ocho dólares.I only have eight dollars.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. eight
El ocho es el número de Saturno.Eight is the number of Saturn.
b. eighth (in dates)
Mi cumpleaños es el ocho de mayo.My birthday is on May eighth.
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