Xxiii (en. Xxiii)

/ɛks ɛks iː aɪ aɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Form of the number 23 in Roman notation.
In the list of attendees, the number xxiii indicates the twenty-third participant.
En la lista de asistentes, el número xxiii indica el vigésimo tercer participante.
Number used in different contexts such as numbering of chapters, sections, among others.
Chapter xxiii of the book is very interesting.
El capítulo xxiii del libro es muy interesante.

Etymology

It derives from the Roman numeral system, where numbers are represented by letters of the Latin alphabet.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chapter xxiii
It refers to chapter 23 of a specific text.
capítulo xxiii
page xxiii
It indicates page number 23 in a book.
página xxiii

Related Words

twenty-three
Cardinal number representing the quantity 23.
veintitrés
Roman numeral
Numbering system that uses combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet.
número romano

Slang Meanings

Reference to a specific number in an informal context.
When we say we're going to the xxiii, we know it's the local spot in the neighborhood.
Cuando decimos que vamos al xxiii, sabemos que es el local del barrio.