Cincuenta (en. Fifty)
/sinˈkwenta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Five times ten.
Fifty is a number that is often used in mathematics.
Cincuenta es un número que se utiliza a menudo en matemáticas.
Quantity equivalent to 50 units.
The promotion offers fifty percent off.
En la promoción ofrecen cincuenta por ciento de descuento.
Etymology
From the Latin 'quinquaginta'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fifty-something
It refers to a number between 50 and 60.
cincuenta y pico
fifty shades
Reference to many variations or aspects of something, popularized by the book.
cincuenta sombras
to reach fifty
To reach the age of 50 years.
hacer cincuenta
Related Words
forty
Natural number that precedes fifty.
cuarenta
sixty
Natural number that follows fifty.
sesenta
fifteen
Number that, when multiplied by 3, gives fifty.
quince
Slang Meanings
Fifty as a reference to a considerable amount.
I only have fifty to spend.
Solo tengo cincuenta para gastar.
Use of fifty to refer to a person's age.
I'm going to celebrate that fifty with a big party!
¡Voy a celebrar esos cincuenta con una gran fiesta!