"Ocho" is a cardinal number (numeral) in Spanish.
/o.tʃo/
"Ocho" refers to the number 8 in both ordinal and cardinal forms. It is frequently used in various contexts such as counting, indicating quantities, and addressing time (e.g., "ocho horas" meaning "eight hours"). "Ocho" enjoys common usage in both oral and written forms, with a moderately high frequency of use in everyday language, including education, mathematics, and general interactions.
"Hay ocho manzanas en la mesa."
"There are eight apples on the table."
"El libro tiene ocho capítulos."
"The book has eight chapters."
"Nos encontramos a las ocho de la noche."
"We meet at eight o'clock in the evening."
"Ocho" is part of various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, typically when referring to numbers, counting, or quantitative comparisons. Below are some common phrases:
"Al cuarto y a la ocho."
"At four and eight."
(This expression is often used to refer to an approximate time when a specific moment is unclear.)
"A ocho columnas."
"In eight columns."
(Refers to the layout of printed material or documents, suggesting it's well-documented or detailed.)
"En un abrir y cerrar de ocho."
"In the blink of an eye."
(Used to denote that something happens very quickly.)
"Ocho días son una semana."
"Eight days make a week."
(A play on words about the basic structure of a week but commonly used to emphasize certainty or exactness in time.)
"Te espero a las ocho, ni un minuto más."
"I will wait for you at eight, not a minute more."
(Indicates strict punctuality regarding time.)
The word "ocho" comes from the Latin "octo," which also means eight. The term has evolved through the centuries, maintaining its numerical concept across different languages in the Romance family.
Synonyms: - Ninguno (in the context of zero presence or absence) - A veces (in some idiomatic expressions involving estimates or approximate numbers)
Antonyms: - Uno (one) - Nueve (nine)