dos más
/dos mas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "two more" is translated into Spanish as dos más.
dos más is used to express an additional quantity of two items or people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the number dos (two) and the adverb más (more).
How do you pronounce it?
/dos mas/
Did you know?
- The word dos is a linguistic relative of the Persian word دو.
- In a Spanish bar, dos más often functions as a shorthand for 'two more of the same' rather than just any two items.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying un par más can mean 'two more' or simply 'a few more' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Pon dos más, por favorPut two more, please
- Quiero dos más, por favor.I want two more, please.
- Necesito dos más de estos lápices.I need two more of these pencils.
- Solo faltan dos más para terminar.Only two more are missing to finish.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are ordering drinks at a café.
- MaríaTengo dos jugos aquí.I have two juices here.
- MateoNecesitamos dos más para todos.We need two more for everyone.
- MaríaEstá bien, yo los pido.Alright, I will order them.
- MateoGracias, María.Thanks, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dos, más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
