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"Eight" in Spanish: ocho
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Eight in Spanish is ocho. Use ocho for quantities, ages, and times. A las ocho means at eight o'clock.
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How to pronounce ocho
Say it
OH-choh
/ˈotʃo/
OH-choh. Soft ch like church. Stress OH.
"Eight" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ocho | eight The cardinal number. | The cardinal number. |
| a las ocho | at eight o'clock Clock plans. | Clock plans. |
| ocho años | eight years old Age with tener. | Age with tener. |
| el ocho | the 8th (date) Dates: el ocho de junio. | Dates: el ocho de junio. |
| las ocho | eight o'clock Son las ocho. | Son las ocho. |
How to use ocho in real life
- 1Morning plan
Salimos a las ocho.
We leave at eight.
A las ocho for departure.
- 2Shopping
Compro ocho huevos.
I'm buying eight eggs.
Ocho + plural noun.
- 3School
La clase empieza a las ocho.
Class starts at eight.
Clock phrase with ocho.
Mistakes English speakers make with ocho
Incorrect: Son la ocho.
Correct: Son las ocho.
Use las with ocho for clock time.
Incorrect: Tengo ocho año.
Correct: Tengo ocho años.
Years are plural: ocho años.
Good to know
Good to knowWorkdays often start cerca de las ocho. In Latin America, ustedes for groups: ¿Salen ustedes a las ocho?
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching an early bus
ChatPal
El bus pasa a las ocho.
The bus comes at eight.
You
Llego a las ocho en punto.
I'll arrive at eight sharp.
ChatPal
Hay ocho asientos libres.
There are eight free seats.
You
Genial. Nos sentamos juntos.
Great. We'll sit together.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eight" in Spanish
How do you pronounce ocho?
OH-choh. The ch is soft, like English church.
At eight o'clock?
A las ocho.
Does ocho change gender?
No. Ocho is invariable.
How do I say I'm eight?
Tengo ocho años.
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