dos
standard, everyday
In Colombia two is dos. The number is the same in all Spanish-speaking countries.
Dos does not change for gender, so you say dos casas and dos carros. Combined forms are veintidós for 22 and doscientos for 200, and segundo means second.
Meaning: the number 2 (number)
Did you know?
- Dos comes from the Latin duos.
Examples in context
- Tengo dos hermanos.I have two siblings.
- Quiero dos empanadas.I want two empanadas.
- Son las dos de la tarde.It is two in the afternoon.
Example conversation
A customer buys food at a street stand in Cali.
- ClienteDos empanadas, por favor.Two empanadas, please.
- Vendedor¿Con ají?With hot sauce?
- ClienteSí, gracias.Yes, thanks.
