cinco
five
numeral SEEN-koh Common
Origin: From Latin quinque 'five'.
Usage Note
Cinco is invariable in gender like all Spanish cardinal numerals above one. The ordinal is quinto/quinta 'fifth'. Las cinco commonly refers to five o'clock, while dar las cinco means '(for the clock) to strike five'. The informal choca esos cinco is a colloquial invite for a high-five gesture, common in Spain and Latin America.
Examples
"Tengo cinco hermanos."
Natural Translation
I have five siblings.
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