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"Five" in Spanish: cinco
cinco
Five in Spanish is cinco. Cinco stays the same before any noun: cinco días. A las cinco means at five o'clock.
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How to pronounce cinco
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SEENG-koh
/ˈsiŋ.ko/
SEENG-koh. Soft c like s in Latin America. Stress SEENG.
"Five" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| cinco | five The number 5. | The number 5. |
| a las cinco | at five o'clock Clock time. | Clock time. |
| cinco minutos | five minutes Short wait. | Short wait. |
| los cinco / las cinco | all five Match gender. | Match gender. |
| cinco veces | five times Frequency. | Frequency. |
How to use cinco in real life
- 1Wait
Espérame cinco minutos.
Wait for me five minutes.
Cinco minutos.
- 2Time
Salimos a las cinco.
We leave at five.
A las cinco.
- 3Order
Quiero cinco panecillos.
I want five rolls.
Cinco before the noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with cinco
Incorrect: Quiero cinca manzanas.
Correct: Quiero cinco manzanas.
Cinco does not change for feminine nouns.
Incorrect: Son the five.
Correct: Son las cinco.
For five o'clock say son las cinco.
Good to know
Cinco minutos is the classic short-wait phrase. In Latin America, cinco has a soft s sound for the c.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving work
ChatPal
¿Salimos a las cinco?
Shall we leave at five?
You
A las cinco, sí.
At five, yes.
ChatPal
¿Necesitas más tiempo?
Do you need more time?
You
Solo cinco minutos más.
Just five more minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Five" in Spanish
Does cinco change for gender?
No. Cinco stays cinco.
How do you pronounce cinco in Latin America?
SEENG-koh, with soft s for c.
How do I say at five o'clock?
A las cinco.
How do I say five minutes?
Cinco minutos.
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