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"Eighty" in Spanish: ochenta
ochenta
Eighty in Spanish is ochenta. Use ochenta for counts and ages. After eighty, say ochenta y uno, ochenta y dos, and so on.
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How to pronounce ochenta
Say it
oh-CHEHN-tah
/oˈtʃenta/
oh-CHEHN-tah. Soft ch. Stress CHEHN. Clear tah.
"Eighty" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ochenta | eighty The cardinal number. | The cardinal number. |
| ochenta y uno | eighty-one Eighty plus ones. | Eighty plus ones. |
| ochenta años | eighty years old Age with tener. | Age with tener. |
| ochenta pesos | eighty pesos Price amount. | Price amount. |
| ochenta minutos | eighty minutes Duration. | Duration. |
How to use ochenta in real life
- 1Age
Mi bisabuela tiene ochenta años.
My great-grandmother is eighty.
Tener + ochenta + años.
- 2Price
Cuesta ochenta pesos.
It costs eighty pesos.
Ochenta + currency.
- 3Score
Sacó ochenta puntos.
He scored eighty points.
Ochenta + noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with ochenta
Incorrect: Ochentaiuno junto.
Correct: Ochenta y uno.
From 81, use ochenta y …
Incorrect: Ochenta persona viene.
Correct: Vienen ochenta personas.
Plural agreement with ochenta personas.
Good to know
Spanish ochenta is a simple tens word, unlike French quatre-vingts. From 81, keep y: ochenta y cinco.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a bill
ChatPal
¿Son ochenta en total?
Is it eighty in total?
You
Sí, ochenta pesos.
Yes, eighty pesos.
ChatPal
Pago ochenta exactos.
I'll pay exactly eighty.
You
Gracias. Aquí está el cambio.
Thanks. Here's the change.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eighty" in Spanish
Does ochenta change gender?
No. Ochenta is invariable.
Eighty-one?
Ochenta y uno.
How do you pronounce ochenta?
oh-CHEHN-tah.
I'm eighty?
Tengo ochenta años.
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