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"Dos" is a form of "dos", an adjective which is often translated as "two". "Tres veces a la semana" is a phrase which is often translated as "three times a week". Learn more about the difference between "dos" and "tres veces a la semana" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. two
Tenemos dos hijos.We have two children.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. two
El dos es mi número de la suerte.Two is my lucky number.
b. second (in dates)
Loli cumple años el dos de agosto.Loli's birthday is on the second of August.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. three times a week
Mi esposo y yo solemos salir a cenar fuera tres veces a la semana.My husband and I usually go out for dinner three times a week.
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