Spanish · Numbers & Time
Mil
One thousand
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Definition
The number one thousand.
Example
Hay mil personas en el estadio.
There are a thousand people in the stadium.
Etymology
'Mil' comes from the Latin 'mille', which means one thousand, and it has maintained its form with minor phonetic adaptations over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mil' is appropriate in both spoken and written forms and is commonly used in a variety of contexts, from casual discussions to official documents.