The word "cifras" is a plural noun in Spanish.
/cifɾas/
"Cifras" refers to digits or numbers, often used to indicate quantities, values, or statistics. It is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish, especially in contexts involving mathematics, economics, statistics, or when discussing data. The frequency of use is moderate to high, particularly in news reports, academic texts, and everyday conversations regarding finances or statistics.
The figures for the population have increased in recent years.
El informe presenta cifras sorprendentes sobre el cambio climático.
The report presents surprising figures regarding climate change.
Necesitamos cifras precisas para hacer una buena evaluación.
While "cifras" is not typically found in many idiomatic expressions, it is commonly used in conjunction with other terms that convey specific meanings or contexts, often related to data or quantification.
The figures don't lie.
(This expression emphasizes that data and statistics provide an objective truth.)
Llegar a cifras récord.
To reach record figures.
(Used to indicate that a certain value or statistic has hit an all-time high.)
Bajar las cifras.
To lower the figures.
(This is used when discussing efforts to reduce numbers, such as crime rates or economic costs.)
Interpretar las cifras.
To interpret the figures.
(This is used in contexts where analysis and understanding of data are necessary.)
Las cifras del informe son alarmantes.
The word "cifra" comes from the Arabic word "sifr" (صفر), which means "zero," and was introduced into Latin as "cifra," evolving in usage to refer more generally to numbers and digits.
Synonyms: - Números - Dígitos - Cantidades
Antonyms: - Letras (letters) - Palabras (words)