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"Setenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "seventy", and "seis" is an adjective which is often translated as "six". Learn more about the difference between "setenta" and "seis" below.
setenta(
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tehn
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. seventy
Hay setenta personas en nuestra pequeña fiesta.There are seventy people at our little party.
b. seventieth (ordinal)
La tienda festejará el setenta aniversario de su apertura el próximo año.The store will celebrate the seventieth anniversary of its opening next year.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. seventy
Sesenta más diez es igual a setenta.Sixty plus ten equals seventy.
a. seventies
Mi música favorita es la de los setenta.Seventies music is my favorite.
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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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