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"Veinticinco" is an adjective which is often translated as "twenty-five", and "a las doce" is a phrase which is often translated as "at twelve". Learn more about the difference between "veinticinco" and "a las doce" below.
veinticinco(
beyn
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tee
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seeng
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koh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (number)
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).
2. (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.
a las doce(
ah
lahs
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seh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at twelve
¿Quieres quedar a las doce para comer, o es demasiado temprano para ti?Do you want to meet at twelve for lunch, or is it too early for you?
b. at twelve o'clock
¿A qué hora sale tu avión? - A las doce.What time does your plane leave? - At twelve o'clock.
