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"Two" is an adjective which is often translated as "dos", and "four" is an adjective which is often translated as "cuatro". Learn more about the difference between "two" and "four" below.
two(
tu
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. dos
We live two blocks from the city center.Vivimos a dos cuadras del centro de la ciudad.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el dos
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The number that comes before three is two.El número que viene antes de tres es dos.
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four(
for
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. cuatro
We are missing four items from the order.Nos faltan cuatro artículos del pedido.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el cuatro
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I can count to four in German.Puedo contar hasta cuatro en alemán.
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