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"Ocho" is a form of "ocho", an adjective which is often translated as "eight". "Tres" is an adjective which is often translated as "three". Learn more about the difference between "ocho" and "tres" below.
ocho(
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choh
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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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tres(
trehs
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. three
Compré tres libros nuevos en la librería.I bought three new books at the bookstore.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
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.
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