Spanish · Numbers & Time

Dos

Two

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Definition

The number two.

Example

Quiero dos cafés.

I want two coffees.

Etymology

'Dos' comes from the Latin 'duo,' meaning 'two.' The term has maintained its form and function throughout the evolution of the Spanish language.

How & Where It’s Used

'Dos' is used in various contexts to denote the number two, appropriate for informal and formal settings in both spoken and written communication.

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