two
vs
too

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"Two" is an adjective which is often translated as "dos", and "too" is an adverb which is often translated as "también". Learn more about the difference between "two" and "too" below.

two(

)

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

adjective

1. (number)

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

2. (number)

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.

too(

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

1. (as well)

a. también

He can play the guitar and the piano too.Sabe tocar la guitarra y el piano también.

2. (excessive)

a. demasiado

If you add too much sugar, the cake won't taste good.Si añades demasiado azúcar, el pastel no sabrá bien.