Xviii (en. Xviii)

/ekse.vi.i.i/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Roman numeral that corresponds to the number 18.
In the year xviii, several important historical events occurred.
En el año xviii, ocurrieron varios eventos históricos importantes.
Used in formal contexts to indicate the number 18.
Chapter xviii of the work is fundamental to the plot.
El capítulo xviii de la obra es fundamental para la trama.

Etymology

The origin of the Roman numeral xviii comes from the combination of Roman symbols, where 'x' represents 10, 'v' represents 5, and 'iii' represents 3.

Common Phrases and Expressions

xviii in history
Reference to events or periods that occurred in the year eighteen.
xviii en la historia
chapter xviii
Refers to a specific section of a book or document.
capítulo xviii

Related Words

eighteen
Whole number that follows seventeen and precedes nineteen.
dieciocho
ten
Whole number that follows nine and precedes eleven.
diez

Slang Meanings

Colloquial use to refer to someone who is 18 years old.
He is an xviii, he can vote now.
Él es un xviii, ya puede votar.
Referring to a party or celebration of the eighteenth birthday.
We are going to Pablo's xviii party this weekend.
Vamos a la fiesta de xviii de Pablo este fin de semana.