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"Nueve" is an adjective which is often translated as "nine", and "tres" is an adjective which is often translated as "three". Learn more about the difference between "nueve" and "tres" below.
nueve(
nweh
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beh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (number)
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.
tres(
trehs
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (number)
a. three
El tres es mi número de la suerte cuando juego en los casinos.Three is my lucky number when I gamble in casinos.
b. third (in dates)
Hoy estamos a tres de diciembre. ¡Cómo pasa el tiempo!Today is the third of December. Time sure does fly!
a. tres
El tres es un instrumento muy asociado con el son cubano.The tres is an instrument greatly associated with Cuban son.
