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"Nueve" is an adjective which is often translated as "nine", and "veinticinco" is an adjective which is often translated as "twenty-five". Learn more about the difference between "nueve" and "veinticinco" below.
nueve(
nweh
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beh
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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.
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veinticinco(
beyn
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tee
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seeng
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koh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. twenty-five
Hay veinticinco alumnos en este salón.There are twenty-five students in this classroom.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. twenty-five
El veinticinco fue el número ganador.Twenty-five was the winning number.
b. twenty-fifth (in dates)
Tenemos que pagar las clases de natación el veinticinco de cada mes.We have to pay for the swimming lessons on the twenty-fifth of each month.
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