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"Quinto" is a form of "quinto", an adjective which is often translated as "fifth". "Sexto" is an adjective which is often translated as "sixth". Learn more about the difference between "quinto" and "sexto" below.
quinto(
keen
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. fifth
Llegar en quinto lugar es mejor que llegar de último.Coming in fifth place is better than finishing last.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (fraction)
5. (beverage)
a. small bottle of beer
Estar en Murcia y no parar para tomarse un quinto es un pecado.To be in Murcia and not stop to drink a small bottle of beer is a sin.
a. five cents (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Mexico
Ese cuate tacaño no te prestará ni un quinto.That cheap guy won't even lend you five cents.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
sexto(
sehks
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. sixth
Es el sexto caso de varicela que vemos en este mes.This is the sixth case of chickenpox that we see this month.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. sixth
La corredora keniana fue la sexta en cruzar la meta.The Kenyan runner was sixth at the finishing line.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (fraction)
