Spanish · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Two" in Spanish: dos
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Two in Spanish is dos. Dos does not change for gender before a noun: dos libros, dos mesas. Las dos can mean two o'clock.
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How to pronounce dos
Say it
dohs
/dos/
dohs. One syllable. Clear o.
"Two" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dos | two The number 2. | The number 2. |
| los dos / las dos | both (of them) Match gender of the people or things. | Match gender of the people or things. |
| a las dos | at two o'clock Clock time. | Clock time. |
| dos veces | twice Frequency. | Frequency. |
| en dos minutos | in two minutes Short wait. | Short wait. |
How to use dos in real life
- 1Order
Quiero dos tacos, por favor.
I want two tacos, please.
Dos before the noun.
- 2Time
Nos vemos a las dos.
See you at two.
A las dos.
- 3Both
Los dos van al cine.
Both of them are going to the movies.
Los dos for masculine/mixed.
Mistakes English speakers make with dos
Incorrect: Quiero dosa mesas.
Correct: Quiero dos mesas.
Dos does not add -a for feminine nouns.
Incorrect: Son the two.
Correct: Son las dos.
For two o'clock say son las dos.
Good to know
Good to knowClock talk uses son las dos for 2:00. Los dos and las dos pick gender for both people.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering food for a pair
ChatPal
¿Pedimos dos jugos?
Shall we order two juices?
You
Sí. Dos de naranja.
Yes. Two orange ones.
ChatPal
¿Y para comer?
And to eat?
You
Dos tacos para mí.
Two tacos for me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Two" in Spanish
Does dos change for gender?
No. Dos stays dos before nouns.
How do I say both?
Los dos or las dos, matching gender.
How do I say at two o'clock?
A las dos.
How do I say twice?
Dos veces.
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