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"Seis" is an adjective which is often translated as "six", and "doscientos cincuenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "two hundred and fifty". Learn more about the difference between "seis" and "doscientos cincuenta" 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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doscientos cincuenta(
dohs
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syehn
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tohs
 
seeng
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kwehn
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tah
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. two hundred and fifty (cardinal)
Tengo doscientos cincuenta euros en la cartera. ¿Crees que será suficiente?I have two hundred and fifty euros in my wallet. Do you think it will be enough?
b. two hundred and fiftieth (ordinal)
Este año celebramos el doscientos cincuenta aniversario de la creación de la empresa.This year we celebrate the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the creation of the firm.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. two hundred and fifty
El resultado de la división es doscientos cincuenta.The result of the division is two hundred and fifty.
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