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"Four" in Spanish: cuatro
cuatro
Four in Spanish is cuatro. Cuatro does not change for gender: cuatro amigos, cuatro amigas. A las cuatro means at four o'clock.
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How to pronounce cuatro
Say it
KWAH-troh
/ˈkwa.tɾo/
KWAH-troh. Stress KWAH. Soft final o.
"Four" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| cuatro | four The number 4. | The number 4. |
| a las cuatro | at four o'clock Clock time. | Clock time. |
| los cuatro / las cuatro | all four Match gender. | Match gender. |
| cuatro veces | four times Frequency. | Frequency. |
| cuarto | quarter / room (related word) Different word from cuatro—do not mix them. | Different word from cuatro—do not mix them. |
How to use cuatro in real life
- 1Tickets
Necesito cuatro boletos.
I need four tickets.
Cuatro before the noun.
- 2Time
Salgo a las cuatro.
I leave at four.
A las cuatro.
- 3Practice
Lo practico cuatro veces.
I practice it four times.
Cuatro veces.
Mistakes English speakers make with cuatro
Incorrect: Quiero cuatra sillas.
Correct: Quiero cuatro sillas.
Cuatro does not change for feminine nouns.
Incorrect: Son the four.
Correct: Son las cuatro.
For four o'clock say son las cuatro.
Good to know
Good to knowA las cuatro is a common after-school or after-work meet time. Cuarto means quarter or room—not the number cuatro.
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Buying movie tickets
ChatPal
¿Compramos cuatro entradas?
Shall we buy four tickets?
You
Sí. Cuatro, por favor.
Yes. Four, please.
ChatPal
La función es a las cuatro.
The showing is at four.
You
Perfecto. A las cuatro llegamos.
Perfect. We arrive at four.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Four" in Spanish
Does cuatro change for gender?
No. Cuatro stays cuatro.
How do I say at four o'clock?
A las cuatro.
Is cuarto the same as cuatro?
No. Cuarto is a different word.
How do I say four times?
Cuatro veces.
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