Spanish · Numbers & Time
Cuatro
Four
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Definition
The number four.
Example
Son las cuatro de la tarde.
It is four in the afternoon.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'quattuor', 'cuatro' evolved in the transition from Latin to Romance languages while retaining its original meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Cuatro' is used in everyday conversations and formal settings alike, across all Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in counting.