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"Tres" is an adjective which is often translated as "three", and "noventa" is an adjective which is often translated as "ninety". Learn more about the difference between "tres" and "noventa" below.
tres(
trehs
)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).
2. (number)
a. three
El tres es mi número de la suerte cuando juego en los casinos.Three is my lucky number when I gamble in casinos.
b. third (in dates)
Hoy estamos a tres de diciembre. ¡Cómo pasa el tiempo!Today is the third of December. Time sure does fly!
a. tres
El tres es un instrumento muy asociado con el son cubano.The tres is an instrument greatly associated with Cuban son.
noventa(
noh
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behn
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tah
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (number)
a. ninety (cardinal)
Compró noventa plantas para adornar la entrada.She bought ninety plants to decorate the entrance.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
