Cinco (en. Five)

/ˈsiŋko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Fifth number in the numerical sequence.
Five is an odd number.
El cinco es un número impar.
Element used in counts or enumerations.
I have five apples in the basket.
Tengo cinco manzanas en la cesta.
Value assigned to a position or quantity.
A five on the exam is a good grade.
Un cinco en el examen es una buena calificación.

Etymology

From Latin 'quinque'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give five
To applaud or celebrate.
dar cinco
five stars
Reference to the highest rating or quality.
cinco estrellas
to make five
To reach an agreement or conclusion.
hacer cinco

Related Words

four
Number that precedes five.
cuatro
six
Number that follows five.
seis
ten
Number that represents double five.
diez

Slang Meanings

Expression to refer to a group of five people.
Let's go out with the group of five.
Vamos a salir con el grupo cinco.
Used to describe something that is 'enough' or adequate.
That's five for me.
Eso está cinco para mí.