Five in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'five' is 'cinco', pronounced SEEN-koh (IPA: /ˈsinko/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | cinco |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SEEN-koh · /ˈsinko/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'cinco'
- El café cuesta cinco pesos en esa cafetería.
Coffee costs five pesos at that café. - ¿Nos vemos a las cinco en la estación?
Shall we meet at five at the station? - Trabajo cinco días a la semana, de lunes a viernes.
I work five days a week, from Monday to Friday. - Faltan cinco minutos para que empiece la película, así que apaguen los teléfonos.
There are five minutes left before the movie starts, so turn off your phones.
Common Phrases with 'cinco'
- ¡Choca esos cinco!
High five! (literally: bump those five) - cinco para las dos
five to two (telling time, common in Latin America)
How to Use 'cinco'
'Cinco' is invariable. In Latin America the 'c' before 'i' sounds like 's' ('SEEN-koh'), while in most of Spain it is pronounced like the 'th' in 'think'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'five' in Spanish?
'Five' in Spanish is 'cinco', pronounced SEEN-koh.
How do you spell 'cinco'?
It is spelled c-i-n-c-o.
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