dos
/ˈdos/
The Spanish word for two is dos.
dos is the cardinal number two. It can also refer to the digit or figure 2 as a noun. You may also encounter the phrase un par, which means "a couple of". When telling the time, remember that dos is used for 2:00 (las dos).
Meaning: cardinal number 2 (num)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word dos is used for both masculine and feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdos/
Did you know?
- The expression a dos velas is used in some regions to describe being left in a precarious or abandoned situation.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase a dos manos is used to describe doing something with great intensity or full effort, rather than literally using two hands.
- The phrase dos y dos hacen cuatro is often used as a Spanish idiom to mean that something is obvious or a 'no-brainer'.
Examples in context
- Ven a las dos.Come at two o'clock.This sentence shows how to use dos when referring to two o'clock.Tatoeba #2274672 by Shishir, translation #2255596 by _undertoad
- ¿Un beso o dos?One kiss or two?This sentence uses dos to ask for a quantity of kisses.Tatoeba #2690500 by marcelostockle, translation #2690321 by fekundulo
- Es cosa de dos.It takes two to tango.This sentence uses dos in a common expression regarding two people.Tatoeba #4429625 by pchamorro, translation #1040740 by CK
- Entiendo que son dos.I understand that there are two.
- Por favor, dos vasos de agua.Please, two glasses of water.
- 1991 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are at a cafe ordering food.
- DanielDos cafés, por favor.Two coffees, please.
- Elena¿Quieres también un postre?Do you want a dessert too?
- DanielNo, solo dos cafés.No, just two coffees.
- ElenaEstá bien, Daniel.That is fine, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “two” translations and entries dos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
