Spanish · Numbers & Time

Cuatro

Four

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Definition

The number four.

Example

Son las cuatro de la tarde.

It is four in the afternoon.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'quattuor', 'cuatro' evolved in the transition from Latin to Romance languages while retaining its original meaning.

How & Where It’s Used

'Cuatro' is used in everyday conversations and formal settings alike, across all Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in counting.

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