Xiii (en. Xiii)
/iːˈiːˈaɪˈaɪ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The number 13 in Roman numerals.
The month of December has 31 days, but only 13 are Fridays.
El mes de diciembre tiene 31 días, pero solo 13 son viernes.
A number considered unlucky in some cultures.
In their house, they do not have the number 13 in the apartments due to superstition.
En su casa, no tienen el número 13 en los departamentos por superstición.
Reference to a group of 13 elements.
The club has an exclusive group of xiii members.
El club tiene un grupo exclusivo de xiii miembros.
Etymology
The number 13 is the Roman numeral representation of the Arabic number 13.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lucky thirteen
Expression that refers to a number considered lucky.
trece de la suerte
there’s no 13 without 14
Proverb suggesting that there is always a subsequent outcome to a situation.
no hay 13 sin 14
the luck of the thirteen
Reference to situations related to the number 13 in gambling.
la suerte de los trece
Related Words
twelve
Roman numeral representing 12.
doce
fourteen
Roman numeral representing 14.
catorce
Slang Meanings
Number associated with superstition and bad luck.
Always avoids making plans on the 13th due to superstition.
Siempre evita hacer planes el día 13 por superstición.