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How to Say "Fourth" in Spanish
Use 'cuarto' for 'fourth' when talking about order, fractions, or room numbers in Spanish.
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This is your go-to for 'fourth' when listing things in order, like the fourth item on a list. It's also used for the fraction 'one-fourth' (un cuarto) and to refer to a room, especially a bedroom.
Alternatives
- cuartaUse when referring to a feminine noun, like 'la cuarta vez' (the fourth time).
- cuarto pisoSpecifically means 'fourth floor' when talking about buildings.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'cuarto' with 'cuarta'
Remember to match the ending ('-o' or '-a') to the gender of the noun you're describing.
Pronunciation of 'c'
In most of Latin America, the 'c' in 'cuarto' sounds like 'k', not like 's'.
A small cultural note
In some places, 'cuarto' can also refer to a small apartment or a studio apartment.
Frequently asked
how to say fourth place in Spanish
You would say 'el cuarto lugar' for fourth place. This uses the masculine form 'cuarto' to agree with the masculine noun 'lugar'.
what does un cuarto mean
'Un cuarto' means 'one-fourth' when referring to a fraction. It can also mean 'a room'.
how do you say fourth in Spanish for ordinal numbers
For ordinal numbers, 'cuarto' is used for masculine nouns and 'cuarta' for feminine nouns. For example, 'el cuarto libro' (the fourth book) and 'la cuarta página' (the fourth page).
How do you say 4th in Spanish?
The Spanish word for fourth is 'cuarto' when used as an ordinal number. For example, 'el cuarto piso' means 'the fourth floor'.
Is four in Spanish quatro or cuatro?
The correct Spanish spelling for the number four is 'cuatro'. 'Quatro' is not a Spanish word.
How do you say 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th in Spanish?
The Spanish ordinal numbers are: first - 'primero', second - 'segundo', third - 'tercero', fourth - 'cuarto', and fifth - 'quinto'.
