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"Ocho" is a form of "ocho", an adjective which is often translated as "eight". "Seis" is an adjective which is often translated as "six". Learn more about the difference between "seis" and "ocho" 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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ocho(
oh
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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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