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"Sexto" is an adjective which is often translated as "sixth", and "séptimo" is an adjective which is often translated as "seventh". Learn more about the difference between "sexto" and "séptimo" below.
sexto(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. sixth
Es el sexto caso de varicela que vemos en este mes.This is the sixth case of chickenpox that we see this month.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. sixth
La corredora keniana fue la sexta en cruzar la meta.The Kenyan runner was sixth at the finishing line.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (fraction)
séptimo(
sehp
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moh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. seventh
El tenista escocés ganó su séptima medalla en el partido de ayer.The Scottish tennis player won his seventh medal in yesterday's match.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. seventh
Mi abuelo era el séptimo de diez hermanos.My grandfather was the seventh of ten siblings.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (fraction)
a. seventh
Un séptimo de los beneficios se dona a obras sociales.One-seventh of the profits is donated to social works.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
