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"Setenta y seis" is an adjective which is often translated as "seventy-six", and "sesenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "sixty". Learn more about the difference between "setenta y seis" and "sesenta" below.
setenta y seis(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (number)
a. seventy-six (cardinal)
Mi padre cumplió ayer setenta y seis años.My father was seventy-six years old yesterday.
b. seventy-sixth (ordinal)
Hoy nos hemos reunido aquí para celebrar el setenta y seis aniversario de nuestra fundación.We've gathered here today to celebrate our foundation's seventy-sixth anniversary.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (number)
sesenta(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
