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"Seis" is an adjective which is often translated as "six", and "ciento sesenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "one hundred sixty". Learn more about the difference between "seis" and "ciento sesenta" below.
seis(
seys
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. six
Apuesto a que no puedes comer seis tacos.I'll bet you can't eat six tacos.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. six
Dos por tres es seis.Two times three is six.
b. sixth (in dates)
Mañana es el seis de julio.Tomorrow is the sixth of July.
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ciento sesenta(
syehn
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toh
 
seh
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sehn
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. one hundred sixty
Recibimos ciento sesenta solicitudes para esta vacante.We received one hundred sixty applications for this opening.
b. a hundred sixty
¿Cuánto sale este vestido? - Ciento sesenta dólares.How much is this dress? - A hundred sixty dollars.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. one hundred sixty
El ciento sesenta es un número par.One hundred sixty is an even number.
b. a hundred sixty
Si necesitas ayuda, marca ciento sesenta.If you need help, dial a hundred sixty.
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