thousand
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"Thousands" is a form of "thousand", a noun which is often translated as "mil". Learn more about "thousand" below.

thousand(

thau

zihnd

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (number)

a. mil

Thousands of people gathered in front of the United Nations to demonstrate their support.Miles de personas se congregaron delante de las Naciones Unidas para manifestar su apoyo.

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

2. (number)

a. mil

I have to write two thousand words a day for three days if I want to finish my essay on time.Tengo que escribir dos mil palabras al día durante tres días si quiero terminar mi ensayo a tiempo.

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