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"Veinticinco" is an adjective which is often translated as "twenty-five", and "a las ocho" is a phrase which is often translated as "at eight". Learn more about the difference between "veinticinco" and "a las ocho" below.
veinticinco(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. twenty-five
Hay veinticinco alumnos en este salón.There are twenty-five students in this classroom.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. twenty-five
El veinticinco fue el número ganador.Twenty-five was the winning number.
b. twenty-fifth (in dates)
Tenemos que pagar las clases de natación el veinticinco de cada mes.We have to pay for the swimming lessons on the twenty-fifth of each month.
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a las ocho(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. at eight
Los negocios cierran a las ocho de la noche.The stores close at eight in the evening.
b. at eight o'clock
El vuelo a Buenos Aires sale a las ocho de la mañana.The flight to Buenos Aires departs at eight o'clock in the morning.
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