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"Siete" is an adjective which is often translated as "seven", and "ciento sesenta" is an adjective which is often translated as "one hundred sixty". Learn more about the difference between "siete" and "ciento sesenta" below.
siete(
syeh
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teh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. seven
Siete caballos blancos tiraban del carruaje del rey.The king's carriage was pulled by seven white horses.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. seven
Hoy aprendimos la tabla del siete en la clase de matemática.We learned the seven-times table in math class today.
b. seventh (in dates)
El siete de diciembre es mi cumpleaños.My birthday is the seventh of December.
a. tear
Se hizo un siete en los vaqueros al saltar una alambrada.He made a tear in his jeans when he jumped over a wire fence.
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ciento sesenta(
syehn
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toh
 
seh
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sehn
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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. one hundred sixty
Recibimos ciento sesenta solicitudes para esta vacante.We received one hundred sixty applications for this opening.
b. a hundred sixty
¿Cuánto sale este vestido? - Ciento sesenta dólares.How much is this dress? - A hundred sixty dollars.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. one hundred sixty
El ciento sesenta es un número par.One hundred sixty is an even number.
b. a hundred sixty
Si necesitas ayuda, marca ciento sesenta.If you need help, dial a hundred sixty.
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