vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Nueve" is an adjective which is often translated as "nine", and "ochenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "eighty". Learn more about the difference between "nueve" and "ochenta" below.
nueve(
nweh
-
beh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. nine
Pudimos rescatar nueve cachorros hoy.We were able to rescue nine puppies today.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. nine
El nueve en la portada del libro representa la edición.The nine on the cover of the book represents the edition.
b. ninth (in dates)
El nueve del mes que viene es mi cumpleaños.The ninth of next month is my birthday.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
ochenta(
oh
-
chehn
-
tah
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. eighty
Ochenta personas caben en ese coche de tren.Eighty people fit in that train car.
b. eightieth (ordinal)
El martes será el ochenta cumpleaños de mi abuela.Tuesday will be my grandma's eightieth birthday.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. eighty
Lleva ochenta en el dorsal.She wears eighty on the back of her jersey.
a. eighties
Nací en los ochenta.I was born in the eighties.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.