veinte (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "veinte" is a numeral.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "veinte" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /ˈbente/.

Translation Options into English

The word "veinte" translates into English as "twenty."

Meaning and Usage

"Veinte" refers to the number 20 in Spanish. It is used in various contexts, such as counting, mathematics, age, and quantities. In terms of frequency of use, "veinte" is very common in both oral and written contexts, as it is a basic numerical term.

Example Sentences

1. Tengo veinte manzanas en la caja.
   "I have twenty apples in the box."

2. Ella cumplió veinte años ayer.
   "She turned twenty years old yesterday."

3. El libro cuesta veinte pesos.
   "The book costs twenty pesos."

Idiomatic Expressions

While "veinte" may not be commonly featured in idiomatic expressions itself, it can be part of phrases or expressions indicating quantity:

1. Al veinte por ciento
   "At twenty percent"

2. Están ofreciendo un descuento al veinte por ciento en la tienda.
   "They are offering a twenty percent discount at the store."

3. Veinte mil leguas bajo el mar
   "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea"

4. He leído "Veinte mil leguas bajo el mar" y es fascinante.
   "I read 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and it is fascinating."

5. Viento en popa a toda vela (often used to reference situations at full speed or thriving, though not directly including "veinte")

6. El proyecto va viento en popa a toda vela, con muchos avances en veinte días.
   "The project is going full sail, with many advances in twenty days."

Etymology

The Spanish word "veinte" originates from the Latin word "viginti," which also means twenty. This etymology reflects the consistent counting system used in Romance languages deriving from Latin.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: "veintena" (twenty as a group), "veinte unidades" (twenty units)
• Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for the numeral "veinte"; however, in the context of counting, its preceding number would be "diecinueve" (nineteen) and the following number would be "veintiuno" (twenty-one).