quinto
quinto
quinto(
keen
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (ordinal number)
a. fifth
Llegar en quinto lugar es mejor que llegar de último.Coming in fifth place is better than finishing last.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of person it refers to (e.g. el doctor, la doctora).
2. (ordinal number)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g. el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (fraction)
4. (military) (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
5. (beverage)
a. small bottle of beer
Estar en Murcia y no parar para tomarse un quinto es un pecado.To be in Murcia and not stop to drink a small bottle of beer is a sin.
6. (coin of little value)
a. five cents (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Mexico
Ese cuate tacaño no te prestará ni un quinto.That cheap guy won't even lend you five cents.
quintoNoun
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (parte)
a. fifth
2. (military)
a. person who has been chosen (by lots) to do military service
3. (de cerveza)
a. small bottle of beer
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