xii

XII

numeral DOH-seh Rare

Origin: From Latin Roman numeral notation, X (ten) + II (two).

Also means

twelve

Usage Note

Xii (or XII) is the Roman numeral for twelve, used in Spanish as in other European languages for chapter numbers, monarchs' ordinals (Alfonso XII), centuries (siglo XII), and clock faces. In spoken Spanish it is read as doce. Roman numerals in Spanish follow a noun without a comma and replace ordinals for high numbers: siglo XII is preferred over siglo duodécimo.

Examples

"El siglo XII fue decisivo para España."

Natural Translation

The 12th century was decisive for Spain.

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