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    Sexta (en. Sixth)

    /ˈsɛksta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The sixth part of something, in a sequence or enumeration.
    On the guest list, she is the sixth.
    En la lista de invitados, ella es la sexta.
    It can refer to the sixth day of the week, commonly known as Friday in some contexts.
    Friday is considered the sixth day of the work week.
    El viernes se considera la sexta jornada de la semana laboral.
    In music, an interval or chord that spans six notes.
    The union of the notes C and E forms a sixth.
    La unión de las notas do y la forma una sexta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sextus', meaning 'sixth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sixth sense
    Sensation or intuition perceived without logical evidence.
    sexta sensación
    Sixth Avenue
    Name of a famous avenue in New York.
    sexta avenida
    sixth part
    One of six equal parts.
    sexta parte

    Related Words

    sixth
    That is the number six in a series.
    sexto
    sixth fair
    Event or fair that occurs every six years.
    sextaferia
    sextet
    Musical group of six members.
    sexteto

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to a holiday following a week of work.
    This Friday is the sixth, let’s celebrate!
    Este viernes es la sexta, ¡a celebrar!
    Term used in some groups to refer to a social gathering.
    We are having a sixth at home this weekend.
    Vamos a hacer una sexta en casa este fin de semana.