Spanish · Numbers & Time
Cinco
Five
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Definition
The number five.
Example
Dame cinco minutos.
Give me five minutes.
Etymology
'Cinco' descends from the Latin 'quinque', showing changes typical in the evolution of language, such as the simplification of sounds.
How & Where It’s Used
Used universally in both spoken and written forms, 'cinco' appears in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal mathematical discussions.